Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Chocolate Mousse Brownies Recipe, where fudgy brownies meet luxurious chocolate mousse. Perfect for any celebration or casual get-together, these brownies are sure to impress chocolate lovers with their soft texture and intense cocoa flavor. Each bite offers a delightful journey through decadent layers topped with a glossy ganache, making them an irresistible treat. Chill them to enhance the flavors and serve as a stunning centerpiece at your next dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (40g)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65g)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (350ml), chilled
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate (225g), finely chopped
- 3 tbsp milk (45ml)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (25g)
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate (115g), finely chopped (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml) (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; gently fold until no streaks remain.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes; cool completely.
- For mousse, warm milk in a saucepan and pour over chopped chocolate; let sit before stirring until smooth.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; fold into cooled chocolate mixture.
- Spread mousse over the cooled brownie layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- For ganache, heat cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over set mousse layer; chill for about an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg