Description
Layered Chocolate Mousse Brownies combine a rich, fudgy brownie base with a light, creamy chocolate mousse and an optional whipped or ganache topping. This indulgent, multi-textured dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the brownie layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional)
- For the chocolate mousse layer:
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the topping (optional):
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
- Optional: chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk melted butter with sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and optional baking powder until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts; let cool slightly.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold cooled chocolate into whipped cream until smooth.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownie layer. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours to set.
- Optional: top with whipped cream or ganache and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use a boxed brownie mix for a shortcut—just cool completely before adding mousse.
- Add fruit preserves or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor for a mocha twist.
- Chill thoroughly and use a clean, sharp knife for neat slices.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze individual slices for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12 of pan)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
