Chocolate Mousse Brownies
Delightful Chocolate Mousse Brownies that combine rich, fudgy brownies with a light and airy chocolate mousse topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and mix in the granulated sugar.
- Remove from heat and stir in the eggs and vanilla.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Melt the chocolate and let it cool slightly, then fold it into the whipped cream along with the powdered sugar.
- Spread the mousse over the cooled brownies and refrigerate until set.
- Optionally, top with ganache before serving.
Notes
Allowing the brownies to cool completely before adding the mousse enhances the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg