Description
A divine treat with fudgy brownies topped with airy chocolate mousse, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, separated (yolks and whites)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- While the brownies are cooling, make the mousse. In a small saucepan, combine the chopped chocolate, 1/2 cup of the heavy cream, and sugar. Heat over low heat until the chocolate melts, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in the egg yolks and vanilla into the chocolate mixture until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then gently fold in the egg whites. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the chocolate mousse on top of the brownies. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the mousse sets.
- Cut the brownies into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Allow to cool completely before adding mousse to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg