Description
Rich and decadent chocolate mousse brownies featuring a fudgy brownie base topped with a light and creamy chocolate mousse layer, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for mousse)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and 1 cup chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in flour and salt just until incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- To make mousse, melt 1 cup chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold cooled melted chocolate into whipped cream until fully combined and smooth.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownies and chill for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Ensure brownie layer is fully cooled before adding mousse.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg