Raspberry Brownies Recipe

The below recipe incorporates the Valentine’s Day color of pink and deliciously “spruces up” traditional brownies. Visit our Valentine’s Day Symbols page to learn more about the symbolism and meaning of the color pink for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients:

Brownies:
Brownie mix (and ingredients according to package)
1/2 teaspoon raspberry extract, optional

Filling:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter , melted
1 teaspoon raspberry extract
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
4 drops red food coloring

Chocolate Ganache:
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Make brownies according to package directions adding extract (if desired) before baking.
2. Mix filling ingredients together and spread over cooled brownies.
3. For ganache, heat cream to a low boil. Remove from heat and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth. Cool to room temp before pouring over filling.

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