Peanut Parfait Dessert
This wonderful, rich dessert is perfect frozen, or simply chilled. Brownie base: 4 squares unsweetened chocolate 2/3 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 12-ounce package chocolate chips Melt chocolate and shortening. Stir in sugar with whisk until blended. (Mixture will be dry). Add eggs, beating well. Stir in dry ingredients. Finally, add the chocolate chips. Spread in greased 13x9" pan. Bake 25 minutes, or until set. Don't overbake. Cool completely. Filling: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 2 1/2 cups milk 1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 package instant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix (6-serving size) Chopped peanuts and grated milk chocolate for garnish, if desired In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbly and set aside. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk, whipped topping and pudding mix; beat 2 minutes or until well blended. Pour half of cream cheese mixture over cooled brownie base and spread evenly. Sprinkle with half of peanut butter mixture. Repeat layers. Top with chopped peanuts and grated milk chocolate, if desired. Cover; refrigerate or freeze until serving time. 24 servings --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
