Chocolate Mousse Brownies
Delight in these rich and fudgy Chocolate Mousse Brownies, combining a dense brownie base with a light, airy chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 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
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for mousse)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until fully combined.
- Fold melted bittersweet chocolate into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- While brownies bake, prepare the mousse: beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to stiff peaks.
- Once brownies have cooled completely, spread the chocolate mousse evenly over the top.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow mousse to set.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra richness, sprinkle shaved dark chocolate or cocoa nibs on top of the mousse before chilling.
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