| Ingredients:   | Ingredients:  1 package (19 - 21 ounces) brownie mix (plus ingredients to make cake-like brownies)1/2 cup water
 1 (3 ounce) package raspberry gelatin
 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip©, thawed
 1 cup raspberries
 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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      | Directions: | Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350º.  Line large bar pan with 13-inch piece of parchment paper.  Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cake-like brownies; pour batter into pan, spreading evenly.  Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean; cool 10 minutes.  Using edges of paper, carefully lift brownie onto cooling rack; cool completely.
 2. In small bowl, microwave water 1 to 2 minutes or until boiling.  Add gelatin; stir until dissolved.  Add jam; whisk until smooth.  Invert brownie onto a large cutting board; remove paper.  Prick brownie at 1/2-inch intervals.  Brush brownie evenly with gelatin mixture.  Trim 1/4-inch around edges of brownie; discard edges.  Cut brownie crosswise into 3 equal layers.
 
 3. Place chocolate chips in microwave-safe dish, microwave, uncovered, on high until melted and smooth.  Immediately fold half of the whipped topping into chocolate, mixing until blended.  Fold in remaining whipped topping; mix until smooth.  (Mixture will be very thick.)
 
 4.  To assemble, place one brownie layer on a serving platter.  Attach open star tip to easy accent decorator, fill with filling mixture.  Pipe a straight border around edge of brownie layer.  Place 3 large scoops of filling down center.  Spread evenly to borders.  Top with second brownie layer.  Repeat filling as before.  For third layer, pipe a decorative border around edge.  Spread any remaining filling down center.  Arrange raspberries of the top; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
 
 Yield: 20 servings
 
 Nutritional info: 360 calories, 19g fat, 43g carbs, 1g fiber, 4g protein
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