Description
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies topped with light, airy chocolate mousse. These Chocolate Mousse Brownies are perfect for parties, special occasions, or whenever you crave a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
Unsalted butter
Semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Cocoa powder
Salt
For the Chocolate Mousse:
Semi-sweet chocolate
Heavy cream
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
Chocolate shavings
Cocoa powder
Fresh berries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter and chopped chocolate together until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
3. Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, folding gently until just combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.
6. Melt chocolate for mousse and let cool slightly.
7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
8. Gently fold melted chocolate into whipped cream until smooth.
9. Spread or pipe mousse over cooled brownies. Garnish with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or fresh berries. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare brownies and mousse separately and assemble before serving.
Use dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet dessert.
Add crushed nuts or cookie crumbs for texture.
Mini portions: Use muffin tin or dessert cups.
Vegan option: Use plant-based butter and coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg