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Chocolate Mousse Brownies

Chocolate Mousse Brownies – A combination of two favorites in one.  Fudgy brownies topped with chocolate mousse make for a chocolate lovers dream. 

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It is no surprise that I am a huge fan of brownies.  It can be your basic Homemade Brownies that are topped with a chocolate frosting.  Or it can be something over the top.  These Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies are a must if you like peanut butter and chocolate together. 

Chocolate Mousse Brownies with bite taken out

 

So today I am back with another brownie, but this time I am combining 2 classic desserts into one.  This is a rich and fudgy brownie that is topped with a creamy chocolate mousse.  You can call them “Moonies” for short if you want!

These are seriously chocolate-y and decadent.  The mousse is light and airy, but still rich and chocolate-y.  Put that on a fudgy brownie and you will win over any chocolate lover out there. 

The trick to making the chocolate mousse is marshmallows!  They are melted down and help make it stay light and fluffy, so your brownie isn’t over the top heavy and too sweet.  Don’t get me wrong, they are still sweet, but not over the top sweet.  You use semi-sweet chocolate for the mousse, but if you prefer dark chocolate you can use it instead.  

Moonies - chocolate mousse brownies

Brownies from scratch are probably my favorite dessert. I will skip the box mix every day of the week.  Chocolate brownies are one of the easiest desserts to make; they don’t involve a mixer, just a few ingredients, and you pour everything in a pan to bake.  They really take about 5-7 minutes to mix up and get in the oven and if you are speedy you can even cut down on that!  

Ingredients for Homemade Brownies

Scroll down to the FULL recipe card at the bottom for the amounts and instructions.

  • Chocolate – unsweetened chocolate squares
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Granulated Sugar – I used Imperial Sugar for this recipe
  • Eggs
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Baking Powder

See 7 ingredients!  Can’t get that much more basic for a homemade dessert.

Ingredients For Chocolate Mousse

  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Milk
  • Heavy Cream
chocoalte mousse brownies horizontal

How To Make Chocolate Mousse Brownies

  1. Start by making your brownies. The homemade brownie recipe is below, but you can use a box mix as well. Bake until they are done and let them cool completely.
  2. Next prepare the chocolate mousse. In a small saucepan head the marshmallows, chocolate chips, and milk over low heat until melted. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  3. Whip Cream. Once chocolate mixture has cooled, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks using an electric or stand mixer. Slowly add in cooled chocolate until well combined and stiff peaks reform.
  4. Top with Mousse. Spread the chocolate mousse mixture over cooled the brownies. Store in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set before serving.

Storage

These chocolate mousse brownies are best stored in the fridge.  You don’t want the mousse to melt and no be safe to eat.  I do like to let the brownies sit out for about 20 minutes before we eat them though.  Just so the brownie can get closer to room temperature and you can really taste the chocolate.  

These Moonies have been a huge hit at our house, and if you love chocolate I am sure you are going to love them too!  They are very easy to make, so add them to your baking list now!

Moonies - slice on a white plate

More Tasty Brownie Recipes

Yield: 12

Chocolate Mousse Brownies

Chocolate Mousse Brownies 6 square

Chocolate Mousse Brownies - A combination of two favorites in one.  Fudgy brownies topped with chocolate mousse make for a chocolate lovers dream. 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour*
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Mousse

  • 3/4 cup mini marshmallows
  • 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Grease and flour an 8-inch baking dish. Or line with foil, and spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a bowl combine melted chocolate with canola oil. Add sugar and eggs. Mix until well combined. Stir in flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a tester comes out mostly clean. Remove from oven and let brownies cool completely.
  4. To prepare chocolate mousse, heat marshmallows, chocolate chips, and milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  5. Once chocolate is cooled, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Slowly add in cooled chocolate until well combined and stiff peaks reform.
  6. Spread over cooled brownies. Store in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set before serving.

Notes

I used Imperial Sugar for this recipe

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 314Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 54mgSodium 133mgCarbohydrates 34gFiber 2gSugar 25gProtein 4g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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karen

Thursday 7th of September 2023

To me these are not worth making unless u know how to make mousse. Took me 3 hrs to make & mousse is still not like the picture. Will not make again.

Erin S

Thursday 7th of September 2023

Did you follow the instructions for the mousse? It has instructions and a video that shows you how to do it, and it should take about 15 minutes.

Sharon Bucklin

Tuesday 7th of May 2019

I can not print the recipe for Mousse brownies for some reason.

Erin S

Tuesday 7th of May 2019

Are you click on the link to get the full recipe? https://www.imperialsugar.com/recipes/moonies-chocolate-mousse-brownies?utm_source=Dinners%20Dishes%20Desserts&utm_medium=Blog%20%2B%20Social&utm_campaign=Moonies The print button is above the image.

Krista

Monday 22nd of April 2019

You had me at chocolate! I have to try this!

Allyson Reed Zea

Monday 22nd of April 2019

I've never heard of mousse brownies, but I definitely need to try these! They look delicious!

Jade Manning

Sunday 21st of April 2019

This is pure chocolate heaven!

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