Description
A delightful fusion of rich, fudgy brownies and ethereal chocolate mousse, perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups (350ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 8 oz (225g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp (45ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (25g) powdered sugar
- 4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped for ganache
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream for ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan, pour it over the chopped chocolate, and let it sit for 2 minutes before stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Whip the chilled cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Stir a spoonful into the chocolate, then gently fold in the rest.
- Spread the mousse over the cooled brownie base and chill for at least 2 hours to set.
- Prepare the ganache by heating the cream until simmering, pouring it over the remaining chopped chocolate, and letting it sit for 2-3 minutes before stirring until glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the chilled mousse, smooth the surface, and chill for 1 hour. Slice with a warm knife for clean edges.
Notes
Garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cocoa powder for presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg