Description
Indulge in rich and velvety French Silk Brownies that are sure to delight any chocolate lover. With a fudgy brownie base and a luxurious chocolate mousse topping, this decadent dessert is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, these brownies will leave you and your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, melt butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Stir in sugar until well combined.
- Let cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before making the mousse.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and sea salt until combined.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownies and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg