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Delicious French Silk Brownies topped with chocolate ganache and whipped cream

French Silk Brownies

Indulge in creamy chocolate brownies topped with a silky mousse for a decadent dessert that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mousse Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream Beat until stiff peaks form
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped Melt and cool slightly before folding into whipped cream
Toppings
  • Whipped cream For topping
  • Chocolate shavings For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  3. Stir in sugar until combined.
  4. Remove from heat and add the eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let brownies cool completely.
Mousse Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Melt the chopped chocolate and let it cool slightly, then fold into the whipped cream.
  3. Spread the chocolate mousse over the cooled brownies.
Serving
  1. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They freeze beautifully for up to three months, just thaw overnight in the fridge before indulging again. For a thicker mousse layer, increase the chocolate slightly.