Raspberry and White Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Source: Cooking.com by Elinor Klivans
6 ounces good quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup (4 ounces) white chocolate chips
1 cup (4 ounces) fresh, or frozen unsweetened raspberries, not defrosted
Preheat oven to 325. Butter 8-inch non-stick square baking pan.
Stir 6 ounces white chocolate in large metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth. (Cindy's note - I melt in glass measuring cup in microwave at 30 second intervals) Set aside to cool slightly.
Stir flour and salt in small bowl to blend. Set aside.
Beat sugar and butter in large bowl to blend. Mix in eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Mix in melted white chocolate.
Stir in flour mixture just until blended.
Stir in white chocolate chips. Gently stir in raspberries just until distributed evenly. Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly.
Bake until top is golden and tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 40 minutes if using fresh raspberries or 45 minutes if using frozen raspberries (Cindy's note - needed 55 minutes using frozen berries). Cool in pan.
Cut into 16 squares. Transfer to platter and serve.
DO-AHEAD TIP: Brownies can be made up to 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.