Chocolate Raspberry Panini

If you cannot find fresh raspberries, strawberries make an excellent substitution.

Makes 2 panini

4slices crusty Italian loaf or challah bread (each about 4 x 3 x ½ inches)

1tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

4ounces bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate, finely chopped

1cup fresh raspberries confectioners’ sugar for dusting cinnamon for dusting

fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish

Preheat the Cuisinart® Griddler™ Jr. in the closed position to medium while assembling panini. Brush one side of each slice of bread with melted butter. Place 2 slices of bread on work surface, buttered side down. Top each one with the chocolate, then raspberries, in equal amounts. Place remaining bread on top, buttered side up.

Carefully place panini on the bottom grill plate of the preheated Griddler™ Jr. Close while applying light pressure to handle for about 20 seconds. Grill panini for about 5 minutes, until the chocolate is melted and the bread is toasted golden brown and crispy.

Remove; cut in half on the diagonal. Dust lightly with confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm, garnished with additional raspberries and mint if desired.

Nutritional information per panini:

Calories 200 (54% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 4g • fat 15g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 10mg • sod. 120mg

• calc. 36mg • fiber 2g

Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Cream

A perfect ending to a summer meal.

Makes 10 servings

Mascarpone Cream

8ounces mascarpone, room temperature

2⁄3 cup heavy cream

¼ cup superfine sugar

1teaspoon vanilla paste, or pure vanilla extract

2tablespoons pure maple syrup pinch table salt

GR-3, GC-17 specifications

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