Chocolate Mousse Brownies
Treat yourself to an irresistible dessert that combines fudgy brownies and creamy chocolate mousse, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Mousse
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar
For the Ganache (Optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter and stir in the sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Finally, mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, testing with a toothpick.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan.
Making the Mousse
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate, stirring until melted.
- Fold in powdered sugar until well combined.
Assembly
- Spread the mousse evenly over the cooled brownies and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- For the ganache, melt heavy cream and chopped chocolate over low heat until smooth; pour over the mousse layer.
- Refrigerate until set.
Notes
Store brownies in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days; freeze for up to 3 months with proper wrapping.