BASE
1 pk Brownie mix, Pillsbury Trad.
– Fudge; 1 lb. 5.5 oz.
1/2 c Miniature chocolate chips
1/2 c Water
1/2 c Oil
1 Egg
TOPPING
2 tb Water
1 tb Unflavored gelatin; 1-1/2
-packets
16 oz Frozen strawberries, whole;
-thawed
1 1/2 c Whipping cream
1/2 c Confectioner’s sugar
GARNISH
1/2 c Whipping cream; whipped
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of 10-inch springform pan. In
large bowl, combine all base ingredients. Beat 50 strokes with spoon.
Spread in greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool
1-1/2 hours or until completely cooled. Meanwhile, place 2 tablespoons
water in medium saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand 1 minute
to soften. In food processor bowl with metal blade or blender container,
process strawberries until smooth. Add to softened gelatin; mix well. Cook
over medium heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cover; refrigerate
1-1/2 hours or until mixture is slightly thickened. In large bowl, beat
1-1/2 cups whipping cream and confectioner’s sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold in strawberry mixture. Spoon over cooled brownie base. Refrigerate 2
hours or until set. Just before serving, garnish torte with whipped cream.
Store in refrigerator.
Contributor: Pillsbury Christmas Baking Nov. /97
Yields
16 Servings