Description
These French Silk Brownies are rich and indulgent with a fudgy brownie base, smooth chocolate mousse layer, and fluffy whipped topping. They are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla.
- Whisk cocoa powder, flour, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour into pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, then cool completely.
- Melt chocolate and let it cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese, then mix in melted chocolate.
- Whip cream to soft peaks and fold into chocolate mixture.
- Spread mousse over brownies.
- Chill for 2–3 hours.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
- Spread topping over mousse layer.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for best texture.
- Can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French Silk Brownies, dessert, chocolate, brownies