Description
Rich chocolate mousse brownies with a fudgy base, creamy mousse layer, and glossy ganache topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Chocolate curls or shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare brownies according to package instructions in a 9×9-inch baking dish. Bake and allow to cool completely.
- Melt 1 cup chocolate chips and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold melted chocolate into the whipped cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread chocolate mousse evenly over cooled brownies. Chill for 1 hour.
- Heat ½ cup heavy cream until just steaming, then pour over ¾ cup chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over mousse layer and spread evenly.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Garnish with chocolate curls, slice into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before adding mousse.
- Chill between layers for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: As per brownie mix instructions
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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