Description
Indulge in these decadent Layered Chocolate Mousse Brownies, the perfect Valentine’s dessert that combines a rich brownie base with creamy chocolate mousse and a luscious ganache topping.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter (melted)
Granulated sugar
Large eggs
Vanilla extract
Unsweetened cocoa powder
All-purpose flour
Salt
Baking powder
Heavy whipping cream (chilled)
Semisweet chocolate (finely chopped)
Milk
Powdered sugar
Semisweet chocolate (finely chopped)
Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well combined, then add the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
- For the mousse, beat the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in the melted semisweet chocolate and milk mixed with powdered sugar.
- Spread the mousse over the cooled brownie base and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the set mousse layer and refrigerate until firm.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure your heavy cream is chilled before whipping for best results. You can garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Layered Chocolate Mousse Brownies, Valentine's Dessert Ideas, Chocolate Dessert, Brownie Recipe, Mousse Recipe