Description
Decadent Chocolate Mousse Brownies are rich, fudgy brownies topped with a light and airy chocolate mousse, creating a delightful dessert that will wow your tastebuds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for mousse)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended. Gradually stir in the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
- Sift the flour and salt together, then fold it into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- While the brownies are cooling, prepare the mousse. In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mousse mixture until fully combined.
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the chocolate mousse evenly over the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the mousse.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter.
- You can also top the mousse with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie with mousse
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg