Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Chocolate Mousse Brownies, featuring decadent layers of chocolate and a luscious mousse topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for mousse)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour and salt, folding gently until just combined. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- While the brownies are cooling, prepare the chocolate mousse. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and instant coffee granules (if using) until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract. Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the mousse evenly over the top of the brownies.
- Chill the brownies in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a tablespoon of espresso powder to the brownie batter.
- For a lighter mousse, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg