Description
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Chocolate Mousse Brownies, a heavenly dessert that marries the rich decadence of fudgy brownies with a light and airy chocolate mousse topping. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to cozy evenings at home. The impressive layering makes for a stunning presentation that will leave your guests in awe. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you can create this crowd-pleaser in no time, making it an essential addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 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 (chilled)
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate (finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the mousse, melt 8 oz chocolate with milk over low heat until smooth. Whip chilled cream until soft peaks form and gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownies and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg