Description
Deliciously rich chocolate brownies topped with a creamy chocolate mousse that is perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sugar together over low heat. Remove from heat, and whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Melt the chocolate and let it cool slightly, then fold it into the whipped cream.
- Once the brownies are cool, spread the mousse layer on top.
- Place the brownies in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
- For the chocolate ganache, heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a minute. Stir until smooth and pour over the mousse layer.
- Refrigerate again until set. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Make sure to let the brownies cool completely before adding the mousse layer. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. You can whip the cream to softer or stiffer peaks depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg