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Chocolate Mousse Brownies

Indulge in these Chocolate Mousse Brownies - a rich and decadent dessert that combines fudgy brownies topped with a luscious chocolate mousse, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use unsalted butter for better flavor control.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped Choose a good quality for rich flavor!
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for the mousse
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for mousse
Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for ganache
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for ganache

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, melt together the butter and sugar over medium heat. Stir gently until combined.
  3. Remove the pan from heat, then mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until everything's silky smooth.
  4. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring until fully combined; the batter will be thick and glossy.
  5. Pour the batter into your greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center will remain soft.
  2. Allow the brownies to cool completely.
Making the Mousse
  1. Melt the chopped chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Whip together the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold in the melted chocolate and vanilla into the whipped cream.
  4. Spread the mousse over the cooled brownies and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Making the Ganache
  1. Melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream together until smooth.
  2. Pour the ganache over the mousse layer and refrigerate until set.
Serving
  1. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

For best results, make the brownies a day ahead. They taste even better after resting in the fridge overnight. You can also add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the ganache for enhanced flavor.