Summer Berry Brownie Torte

From NESTLE

Makes 16 servings

Dress up these rich brownies by turning them into a Summer Berry Brownie Torte.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup granulated sugar, divided

6 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 tablespoon water

1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

2 cups sliced strawberries or other fresh berries

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9-inch-round cake pan with wax paper; grease paper.
2. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, butter, and water in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Add 3/4 cup morsels; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; stir until well blended. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup morsels. Pour into prepared cake pan.
3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto wire rack; remove wax paper. Turn right side up; cool completely.
4. Beat cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.
5. Spread filling over brownie; top with berries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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