Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of these Chocolate Mousse Brownies that combine rich, fudgy brownie base with a silky chocolate mousse topping, finished with a luscious ganache layer.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 1/2 cups (350ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 8 oz (225g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp (45ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (25g) powdered sugar
Ganache:
- 4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Brownie Base – Preheat the oven, mix wet ingredients, add dry ingredients, bake, and cool.
- Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Mousse – Melt chocolate with milk, whip cream, fold in chocolate, spread over brownie, and refrigerate.
- Step 3: Top with Ganache – Melt chocolate with cream, pour over mousse, spread, and refrigerate.
Notes
- You can decorate with chocolate shavings or fresh berries before serving.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate in the mousse and ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Brownies, Brownie Recipe, Chocolate Dessert, Ganache Topping
