Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of these Chocolate Mousse Brownies. Rich layers of fudgy brownie, velvety chocolate mousse, and glossy ganache come together in this heavenly dessert.
Ingredients
Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 1/2 cups (350ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 8 oz (225g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp (45ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (25g) powdered sugar
Ganache Topping:
- 4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Brownie Base – Preheat oven, mix wet ingredients, fold in dry ingredients, bake, and cool.
- Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Mousse – Melt chocolate, whip cream, fold together, spread over brownie, and chill.
- Step 3: Top with Ganache – Make ganache, spread over mousse, and refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- If the chocolate thickens, fold in a spoonful of whipped cream before adding it all in.
- Be gentle when incorporating the chocolate into the whipped cream to maintain the mousse’s airy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
