Description
A luxurious two-layer dessert featuring a fudgy dark chocolate brownie topped with a silky, light chocolate mousse.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Whisk melted butter and granulated sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla for 2 minutes.
Step 3: Fold in cocoa, flour, and salt; bake for 22-25 minutes and cool completely.
Step 4: Melt chopped chocolate with 1/2 cup heavy cream, then cool to room temperature.
Step 5: Whip remaining 1 cup cream with powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
Step 6: Fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently.
Step 7: Spread mousse over brownies and chill for 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the brownie is completely cold before adding the mousse to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
