Description
A delightful combination of rich, fudgy brownies topped with a creamy chocolate mousse, perfect for any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Stir in the eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt; fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely.
- For the mousse, heat the heavy cream until just starting to simmer, then pour it over the chopped chocolate and let sit for a minute, stirring until smooth.
- Whip the cooled chocolate mixture with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread the mousse over the cooled brownies and refrigerate until set.
- Serve chilled, cut into squares, and enjoy.
Notes
Allow brownies to cool completely before adding mousse for proper setting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg