Chocolate Mousse Brownies

Rich, indulgent, and deceptively easy, these Chocolate Mousse Brownies combine dense fudgy brownies with fluffy chocolate mousse for a show-stopping dessert that looks fancy but comes together with pantry staples.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 30

Cooling + Chilling Time: 3

Total Time: 3 55

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $11

Equipment

1 9x13 inch pan (Lined with parchment paper)
1 Parchment paper (For easy removal)
2 Mixing bowls (Large preferred)
1 Hand/stand mixer (For whipping cream)
1 Rubber spatula (For folding and spreading)
1 Sharp knife (Warm for clean cuts)

Ingredients

Brownie Base:

1 cup Unsalted butter
8 oz Dark chocolate - Chopped
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
3 Large eggs
¾ cup All-purpose flour
¼ cup Cocoa powder - Unsweetened
½ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Chocolate Mousse:

1 ½ cups Heavy whipping cream - Chilled
6 oz Dark chocolate - Finely chopped
2 tablespoon Powdered sugar - Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 pinch Salt

Optional Toppings:

Chocolate shavings - For garnish
Fresh berries - For serving
Whipped cream - Optional extra topping
Cocoa powder - For dusting top

Instructions

Preheat oven, prepare pan, mix brownie ingredients.
Bake brownie layer and allow to cool completely.
Melt chocolate and allow it to cool for mousse.
Whip cream, add ingredients, and fold in chocolate to make mousse.
Assemble dessert with mousse, chill, garnish, and slice.

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