Description
Indulge in the exquisite Chocolate Mousse Brownies Recipe, a heavenly dessert that marries rich fudgy brownies with a light, airy chocolate mousse topping. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday celebration or a cozy night at home. With its luscious layers and smooth texture, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these brownies are not only delicious but also versatile—serve them chilled or at room temperature for a memorable dessert.
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
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the mousse, melt half of the chopped chocolate with milk over simmering water until smooth; let cool slightly.
- Whip chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture gently until fully combined.
- Once brownies cool completely, spread the mousse evenly on top and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg