Description
Layered Strawberry Mousse Brownies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and airy strawberry mousse, topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. This delightful dessert not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also makes for an eye-catching centerpiece at any gathering. With its fudgy brownie base, creamy mousse layer, and luscious ganache, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. Ideal for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any special occasion, this recipe is simple enough for beginners yet sophisticated enough to wow your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup + 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream PLUS 3/4 cup heavy cream (divided use)
- 1 1/4 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin (1/2 packet)
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
- Red food coloring
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in flour.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes; cool completely.
- For the mousse, bloom gelatin in cold water then dissolve in warm cream. Whip remaining cream until soft peaks form; fold in melted white chocolate and strawberry extract.
- Spread mousse over cooled brownies; refrigerate for at least two hours until set.
- Prepare ganache by heating milk chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth; pour over set mousse layer.
- Chill again before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg