Description
These decadent chocolate mousse brownies combine a fudgy, cocoa-rich brownie base with a light and creamy chocolate mousse topping. Elegant enough for a dinner party yet simple enough for a weeknight treat, this recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers and Pinterest-worthy dessert boards.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Mousse
2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
Garnish (Optional)
Chocolate curls or shavings
Fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries)
Whipped cream
Instructions
Prepare Pan & Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment.
Make Brownie Batter: In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until glossy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa, flour, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
Bake Brownies: Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely in pan.
Make the Mousse: Melt chocolate (double boiler or microwave). Allow to cool slightly. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in melted chocolate until light and fluffy.
Assemble: Spread mousse evenly over cooled brownies. Chill at least 2 hours (overnight is best) to set.
Serve: Garnish with chocolate curls, berries, or whipped cream. Slice with a hot knife for clean edges.
Notes
For a stronger chocolate flavor, use bittersweet chocolate in the mousse.
Add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the brownie batter for a mocha twist.
Store brownies in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze (well wrapped) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: ~310
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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