Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this rich and creamy Chocolate Mousse Brownies recipe. Combining a fudgy brownie base with a velvety chocolate mousse topping, this decadent dessert is perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat. Easy to make and visually stunning, these brownies will impress chocolate lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, berries, or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. Fold in dry ingredients just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Melt chopped chocolate over a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold melted chocolate into whipped cream gently. Spread over cooled brownie layer evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
- Once set, decorate with toppings like chocolate shavings, berries, or whipped cream. Slice with a clean knife and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the brownie layer is completely cooled before adding the mousse to prevent melting.
- Chilling the assembled brownies helps the mousse to set properly for neat slicing.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut or almond cream for heavy cream and use dairy-free chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking & No-Bake/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg