Decadent Cherry Mousse Brownies

 

1

box Betty Crocker® fudge brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on brownie mix box

3

oz. white baking chocolate

1/3

cup whipping cream

1

cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 16 oz container)

1/4

cup chopped well drained maraschino cherries

1

to 2 drops red food color

1 1/2

cups semisweet chocolate chips

1/4

cup butter or margarine

1

oz. white baking chocolate

1/4

teaspoon vegetable oil

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or non stick pan). Grease or spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake brownies as directed on box using water, oil and eggs. Spread into pan. Bake for 24 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely.
• 2 In medium microwaveable bowl, microwave 3 oz. white baking chocolate and 1/3 cup whipping cream uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until chocolate is melted. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• 3 Stir frosting and maraschino cherries into chocolate mixture until well blended. Spread evenly over cooled brownies.
• 4 In small microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once until smooth. Carefully spread over mousse. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
• 5 In small microwaveable bowl, microwave 1 oz. white baking chocolate and oil uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring once, until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over brownies. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.