Description
These French Silk Brownies feature a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a velvety smooth chocolate mousse layer and a fluffy whipped topping. They are an elegant and decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (not prepared)
- 1 egg
- 5 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 16 ounces Cool Whip, divided
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 11×7-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and cubed butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the cream cheese mixture and stir until blended.
- Gently fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip to create the French silk layer.
- Spread this layer evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Top with the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip and garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer base, use homemade brownies instead of a box mix.
- Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Stabilized whipped cream can replace Cool Whip.
- Add espresso powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Use a hot knife for clean, even slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg