Creamy Layers With Decadent Flavor Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Chocolate Mousse Brownies. A rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a luxurious layer of creamy chocolate mousse, finished with a decadent ganache topping. Perfect for any chocolate lover!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the 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
For the 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
For the Ganache Topping:
- 4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Brownie Base Preheat oven and prepare pan. Mix wet ingredients, sift in dry ingredients, pour batter into pan, and bake until done.
- Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Mousse Melt chocolate with milk, whip cream with sugar, fold in chocolate, spread over brownie base, and refrigerate.
- Step 3: Top with Ganache Melt chocolate with cream, pour over mousse, spread evenly, and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For best results, chill the brownies before slicing for clean edges.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Brownies, Dessert Recipe, Chocolate Desserts
