Description

Chocolate Mousse Brownies: Creamy Layers With Decadent Flavor combine a rich fudgy brownie base, a smooth chocolate mousse center, and a glossy ganache topping. This indulgent dessert offers a satisfying trio of textures and deep chocolate notes that make it perfect for celebrations or whenever a chocolate craving strikes.

Ingredients

Scale

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
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
4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (for ganache)
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (for ganache)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold until just combined.
Pour batter into the pan, smooth it out, and bake for 20–25 minutes. Cool completely in the pan.
Heat the milk until steaming, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes and stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture gently until fully incorporated.
Spread the mousse evenly over the cooled brownie base. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
For ganache, heat cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit, then stir until smooth.
Spread ganache over the mousse layer and chill for another hour until set.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for the mousse and ganache to ensure a smooth texture.
Don’t overmix the brownie batter; it helps keep the base chewy.
Cool the brownie base completely before adding mousse to avoid melting it.
Use a warm knife for clean slices between servings.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking + Chilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 285
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 55mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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