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Chocolate Mousse Brownies

Decadent Chocolate Mousse Brownies for Every Sweet Tooth

Indulge in rich Chocolate Mousse Brownies that are crowd-pleasers with fudgy layers and silky mousse.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder higher cocoa content preferred
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips high quality preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder
For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or plant-based cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Optional Toppings
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts/Pecans optional

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chocolate Mousse Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Whisk melted chocolate with unsalted butter until glossy and combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the chocolate mixture and mix for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold into the chocolate mixture for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Gently fold in espresso powder and nuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour brownie batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  9. Whip heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  10. Fold cooled chocolate mixture into whipped cream until fully combined.
  11. Spread mousse over cooled brownies, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  12. Cut into squares and serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Chill bowls and beaters for whipping cream.

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