Ingredients

8 1/2-inch thick sliceschallah or Hawaiian sweet bread

2 tablespoons butter, melted

4 - 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 cup raspberries

Warm Chocolate Gravy

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon margarine or butter

1 1/4 cups milk

Preparation

  1. Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, brush one side of each bread slice with some of the melted butter. Place half the bread slices, buttered side down, on a plate. Sprinkle with chocolate and raspberries to within 1/4 inch of crusts. Top with remaining bread, buttered sides up. Place sandwiches, two at a time, in pan. Weight with a heavy skillet.

  2. Grill sandwiches over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until chocolate is melted and bread is golden brown, turning once midway through grilling time. Grill remaining sandwiches.

4.In a small bowl stir together sugar, cocoa powder, and flour. In a medium saucepan melt the margarine or butter. Stir in the cocoa mixture until thoroughly mixed and no lumps are visible. Gradually add milk to saucepan, stirring constantly.

  1. Slice in half to serve. Pass warm Chocolate Gravy for dipping.