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Chocolate Mousse Brownies

Rich fudgy brownies topped with a light and creamy chocolate mousse for an elegant layered dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 170 g Dark Chocolate chopped
  • 115 g Unsalted Butter
  • 150 g Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs room temperature
  • 65 g All-Purpose Flour
  • 25 g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
Chocolate Mousse Layer
  • 170 g Dark Chocolate chopped
  • 240 ml Heavy Whipping Cream cold
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 8-inch Square Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. Whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time until glossy. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Melt chocolate for the mousse. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks, then gently fold in chocolate.
  6. Spread mousse over cooled brownies and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

For clean slices, chill overnight and wipe the knife between cuts. Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.