Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with these Chocolate Mousse Brownies, featuring a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a light and airy chocolate mousse. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, combining a decadent flavor profile that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this stunning dessert in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and cocoa powder.
- Once cooled slightly, whisk in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt; fold into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- While brownies cool, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in melted chocolate.
- Spread the mousse evenly over cooled brownies, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg