Chocolate and Dessert Recipes

Brownie Banana Split Pizza

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• /2 cup frozen concentrated orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 bananas, sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1 ounce square semi-sweet baking chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 (22-ounce) package brownie mix

1. In a bowl prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Pour the batter into a greased deep-dish pizza pan with high sides. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 to 20 minutes ,or until set. Cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, frozen concentrated orange juice (thawed), and vanilla. Chill before spooning over the brownie crust.
3. Slice bananas and dip in lemon juice. Arrange on the cream cheese frosting. Add sliced strawberries and chopped nuts on top.
4. In a small saucepan melt semi-sweet baking chocolate and butter. Drizzle over the top. Chill for about 1 hour.

Chocolate Decadence with Sweet Cream

• 2 cups NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided use
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch-round baking pan with foil. Lightly grease.
2. Microwave 1 cup morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
3. Beat butter and sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs; beat on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in melted chocolate. Gradually beat in flour alternately with milk. Stir in remaining 1 cup morsels. Spoon into prepared baking pan.
4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
5. Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form.
6. Lift cake from pan; remove foil. Top with Sweetened Cream. Makes 10 servings.