Chocolate Mousse Brownies
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies topped with a light and airy chocolate mousse, creating the ultimate chocolate dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan.
- For the mousse, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Chill the chocolate mixture until thickened, then whip in powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Spread the chocolate mousse evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For extra indulgence, sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of the mousse before chilling or add fresh berries for a fruity contrast.
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