Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent pleasure of our Chocolate Mousse Brownies Recipe, a delightful combination of fudgy brownies topped with a silky chocolate mousse. Perfect for celebrations or as a weekend treat, these brownies offer an irresistible fusion of textures and flavors that will satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings. The best part? They are simple to prepare, making them accessible for bakers of all levels. Chill before serving to enhance the luxurious experience, and watch as they become the star of any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; fold gently.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
- For the mousse, warm milk and pour over chopped chocolate; stir until melted. Let cool.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownies; refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Prepare ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over set mousse layer; refrigerate again until firm.
- Slice and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (70g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg