Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of these Chocolate Mousse Brownies that marry the richness of fudgy brownies with a luscious chocolate mousse topping. A perfect treat for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base:
- 1 box (18 ounces) fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box such as eggs, oil, and water)
Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Base: Prepare and bake the brownies in a 9×13-inch pan according to the package directions. Let cool completely.
- Make Chocolate Mousse: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add melted chocolate and vanilla, mix until combined.
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Assemble: Spread the mousse over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve: Top with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For a richer dessert, add a layer of chocolate ganache on top before chilling.
- Best enjoyed within 3 days when refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Brownies
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
