Description
French Silk Brownies combine a rich fudgy brownie base with a silky chocolate mousse topping and whipped cream, creating a decadent layered dessert perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 box fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- Optional: chocolate curls or shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the brownies according to the package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan. Let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in the melted, cooled chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating for 3-5 minutes after each egg (this step is important for the silky texture).
- Spread the chocolate silk mixture evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
- Top with the whipped topping and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Optional: garnish with chocolate curls or shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for best mixing results.
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before adding the mousse layer to avoid melting.
- For a more homemade touch, you can use freshly whipped cream instead of whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
