Description
Chocolate mousse brownies are a delightful treat that combines rich, fudgy brownies with a light and airy chocolate mousse topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Brownie mix: 1 box (typically 18 oz)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick, melted)
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup (semi-sweet or dark)
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers, then remove from heat.
- Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the hot cream and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and stir well.
- Allow the mousse to cool for about 10 minutes, then whip it until light and airy.
- Spread the whipped chocolate mousse evenly over the cooled brownie base.
- Chill the brownies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the mousse.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate for the mousse.
- Ensure the brownie base is completely cool before adding the mousse.
- Allow the mousse to set in the refrigerator for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse brownies, dessert, easy recipe, baking