Chocolate Mousse Brownies: Indulgent Layers of Decadent Flavor
Delve into the rich flavors of Chocolate Mousse Brownies, featuring creamy layers that indulge the senses and satisfy sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Melt the butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Whisk in the eggs and vanilla, then fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to form the brownie batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely before making the mousse.
- Heat the heavy cream and pour it over the chopped chocolate; stir until melted and smooth.
- In a bowl, whip the cooled chocolate mixture with powdered sugar and espresso powder until fluffy.
- Spread the mousse over the cooled brownies and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate in the mousse.
- Top with chocolate shavings or berries before serving for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie with mousse
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Brownies, brownies, dessert, chocolate, mousse
Find it online: https://www.pintoplate.com/chocolate-mousse-brownies/