Description
A rich dessert combining fudgy brownies with a velvety mousse and silky ganache, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz dark chocolate (for mousse)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for mousse)
- 4 oz dark chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and dark chocolate over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold this dry mixture into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Cool completely in pan.
- While brownies cool, melt the mousse chocolate and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, then sift in the powdered sugar and add the additional vanilla extract, folding until combined.
- Spread the mousse layer over the cooled brownies and refrigerate until set (about 2 hours).
- To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream until just about to boil and pour it over the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Cool the ganache slightly before pouring it over the mousse layer. Refrigerate until firm, about another hour.
Notes
Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the mousse to prevent melting. Adjust sweetness to your preference when folding in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, chocolate mousse, dessert, indulgent, baking