Chocolate Mousse Brownies
Indulge in the perfect harmony of rich, fudgy brownies layered with light and airy chocolate mousse.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (melted)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring in the sugar until combined.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, whisk in eggs one at a time, and add vanilla extract.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl, then gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in melted chocolate and powdered sugar.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownies and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled, garnished with toppings like shaved chocolate or whipped cream.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. For best results, allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
