Description
Decadent chocolate mousse brownies featuring a dense, fudgy brownie base topped with a light and creamy chocolate mousse layer for a perfect balance of textures.
Ingredients
- For the brownie layer:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the mousse layer:
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and dark chocolate together until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, then add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until glossy.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Melt dark chocolate for the mousse and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold melted chocolate into whipped cream until smooth and airy.
- Spread mousse evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Add a chocolate ganache layer on top for extra richness.
- Include espresso powder in the brownie batter for deeper flavor.
- Mix in nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Serve chilled or let sit briefly at room temperature before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
