Chocolate Mousse Brownie Dessert

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time:
Total Time: 4 Hours 25 Minutes
Servings: 16

Treat yourself to velvety chocolate mousse baked into rich, chewy brownies. It’s a dessert easy enough for everyday yet elegant enough for guests.


Ingredient List

  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 2 eggs
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired
  • Small check mark in a circle icon Whipped cream, if desired

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread in pan.
  2. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup whipping cream and the chocolate chips over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; cool 5 minutes
  3. In medium bowl, beat 2 eggs and the sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute. On low speed, beat in cream-chocolate mixture until blended. Pour evenly over batter.
  4. Bake 30 to 34 minutes, or until topping is set and toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Sprinkle cocoa on top and serve with whipped cream. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.