Ingredients
Scale
Let’s gather our ingredients! You’ll need the following:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
These ingredients will combine to create a rich, decadent brownie base topped with luscious chocolate mousse. Trust me; you won’t regret it!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in a saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until no dry spots remain.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- While baking, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Mix cocoa powder with some whipped cream, then fold back into the whipped cream.
- Spread the mousse over the cooled brownies.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before adding the mousse.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of coffee to the brownie batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg