Fudge Raspberry Brownies

NcMysteryShopper's Note:

These brownies have developed a cult following among many of the regulars at Yorktown Height's Gersky's. Make them yourself and you'll see why. They're dark and devilish!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup raspberry preserves
• 1/4 cup fresh raspberry (garnish)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, melt together butter and chocolate in a microwave; With a wire whisk, beat in sugar, eggs, and vanilla - Let cool slightly; Gradually stir in flour and baking powder just to combine; Fold in almonds and chocolate chips.
2. Spread about 3/4 of the batter evenly in a 13" x 9" x 2" pan that has been coated with a non stick spray; Carefully spread raspberry preserves on top of the batter; Drizzle remaining batter evenly over preserves swirling top lightly with a spoon; Gently smooth top.
3. Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes at 350° or until the top is slightly puffed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Cool completely in the pan on a rack before cutting and enjoying.

Reviews

[FLKeysJen]

*WOW* ...I was lucky enough to be a judge for the Food Prep "final exam" at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management today and one of the teams included a version of this recipe (with increased amount of raspberry preserves) in their "Razzle Dazzle" menu. Incredible! It would be dangerous for me to make these at home because I would surely eat them all!

[Soonerchick #2]

These brownies are sensational!! Didn't have any almonds or milk chocolate chips on hand, but used pecans and semisweet chips with great results.Thanks for sharing :)!!!!

[bbh]

Very good - I used walnuts rather than almonds (personal preference) and used the raspberry jam I had - I melted it slightly first so that it would spread more evenly. I'll sure make this again.