Chocolate Mousse Brownies
These Chocolate Mousse Brownies are a heavenly dessert that marries rich, fudgy brownies with light, airy chocolate mousse. Each bite melts in your mouth, offering a perfect blend of textures that will leave everyone craving more. Ideal for any occasion, these brownies are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whip them up for a dinner party or enjoy them as a personal treat—either way, they’re guaranteed to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and cocoa powder until combined. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and fold in half of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Melt additional chocolate chips and fold into whipped cream to create mousse.
- Spread mousse evenly over cooled brownies and refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (65g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For variations, substitute dark chocolate for a richer flavor or add a pinch of sea salt on top for contrast. To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to five days.