Chocolate Lasagna

Name: Chocolate Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size); 2 large eggs, room temperature; CREAM CHEESE FILLING:; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 8 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; GANACHE:; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream; GARNISH:; Chocolate shavings

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling YIELD: 16 servings.

No one will guess this decadent dessert started with brownie mix. With cream cheese filling, ganache and chocolate shavings, it looks impressive, but is easy to make. —Molly Allen, Ellensburg, Washington

Ingredients

2 packages fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
2 large eggs, room temperature
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
GANACHE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
GARNISH:
Chocolate shavings

Directions

1. Line the bottoms of 2 greased 8x8-in. baking pans with parchment; grease paper. In two separate bowls, prepare brownie mixes according to package directions, adding 1 additional egg to each. Pour into prepared pans. Bake according to package directions. Cool completely in pans on wire racks. Remove from pans; remove paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, 4-5 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until blended. Gradually beat in whipping cream until light and fluffy.
3. Using a long serrated knife, cut each brownie horizontally in half. Place 1 layer on a serving plate. Spread one-fourth of the filling over the first layer. Repeat three times. Refrigerate while making ganache.
4. Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over top of chocolate lasagna. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 825 calories, 42g fat (18g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 397mg sodium, 110g carbohydrate (91g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.