A message of enticement, inspired by LOVE!
Chocolate-raspberry is OUR thing. It is one of the first desserts we shared on a date aboard the Spirit of Washington dinner train. The same train where we later declared our marriage vows.
Awww . . . romance is in the air!
For better or for worse.
Sometimes he’s had the best of me . . .
. . . and sometimes he’s endured the worst from me.
It’s been a mutual thing, this sharing of best and worst.
God’s love is never ending. His love never fails. He’s never given up on me . . . or my husband.
Sometimes I’m sure that both of us wondered what the outcome of our marriage would be, especially during “the difficult years”.
God knew. He carried us through the hard times. He brought healing into our lives and into our marriage. He set each of us free from the underlying causes of our pain . . . pain that caused each of us to act out in ways that hurt each other. God never gave up on us and . . . thankfully . . . we never gave up on each other.
We share a special love that is stronger now than ever. God knew all along that Our Story would eventually be used for His glory.
Chocolate-Raspberry Love
Notes
To make chocolate curls, hold a vegetable peeler against the narrow side of a chocolate square. Using even pressure, push the blade away from you to create curls. Or, using a cheese grater, grate the chocolate square over the dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 package (19.9 oz) brownie mix
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 2 cups fresh raspberries, or frozen whole raspberries without syrup, thawed and drained
- 3 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream sheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Chocolate curls (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Lightly spray bottom of 9x13 pan with vegetable oil spray.
- Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions; cool completely.
- Spread jam onto brownie.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the raspberries for garnish; arrange the remaining 1-1/2 cups raspberries evenly over jam.
- In microwave safe dish, microwave chocolate on HIGH 1 minute; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted when stirred; cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in medium bowl; mix well.
- Gradually whisk in melted chocolate and milk.
- Fold in whipped topping; spread mixture carefully over raspberries.
- Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
- Cut into 15 squares.
- Garnish with reserved raspberries and chocolate curls, if desired.
- Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate-Raspberry Love
Serves: 15 servings
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Amount Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 square
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| Calories | 440 calories | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat Fat: 26 grams | 0 | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Old Things New
It is still for better or worse with us, but most of the time what we experience is the better . . . and Chocolate-Raspberry Love is the best!
Much love to you my Valentines.
Blessings,
VMG206, TuesdaysAtOurHome,
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Oh I love that little train…thanks for the sweet memory and dessert!
Oh man, I love this idea for dressing up my brownies. So yummy! I’m a new food blogger and found you on a link party. I’ve followed your social sites and hope we can connect on those. Can’t wait to read more of your blog. Becky
These look so delicious and thank you for sharing your recipe and I will certainly try it! You just have a beautiful blog and I’ve been strolling through it and see you once lived in the Washington state area. My daughter and her husband lived in Bellevue for a few years and that’s where my 1st grandchild was born there and we visited many times. Such a lovely area. Seems you’ve made a drastic move to the south. About 5 months ago we moved from Texas to upstate New York! Another drastic move but this time to be close to our grandbabies since they moved up here! Hope you’ll pop in to see me sometimes.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
Beautiful presentation and it looks soooo good!
Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
~ Megin of VMG206
Hey Patti! I’ve tried contacting you through your provided email address on your contact page, but it will not accept it… any suggestions? Thanks!
That looks beautiful! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!
This looks soooooooo yummy! I want one right now 🙂 Thankyou for the recipe! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Jennelise
yum, Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo
Patti, that’s what love is all about, never giving up! I am not a huge chocolate fan, but I love raspberries and a little chocolate with them I like. Pinning your sweet recipe. You would like the raspberry choc. chunk muffins I made a while back. Will be sharing the recipe on the blog this week. Your dessert looks absolutely delicious and I love the chalkboard! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
My guy would love the train and the chocolate raspberry dessert. Two of his favorite things. So glad I found your lovely post at Mod Mix Monday.
Patti this looks delicious!
Hi Patti, this looks so yummy, what a great Valentine’s Day dessert!
My mouth is watering Patti! I love the combo of raspberry and chocolate. I will have to try these soon. Thanks for sharing this at What We Accomplished Wednesdays! Have a super week!
Blessings, Deborah