Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy layers of these Chocolate Mousse Brownies, combining a decadent brownie base with a luscious chocolate mousse topping and a luxurious ganache finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brownie Base:
- 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
For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 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
For the Ganache Topping:
- 4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Base: Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Bake in a pan.
- Make the Chocolate Mousse: Whip cream, melt chocolate with milk, mix in powdered sugar, fold in whipped cream, spread over cooled brownies.
- Create the Ganache Topping: Heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth, spread over mousse layer. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Ensure to let each layer set and cool before adding the next for the best results.
- You can decorate the top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles for a decorative touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Brownies, Decadent Dessert, Creamy Layers