French Silk Brownies

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French Silk Brownies - Classic French Silk Pie turned into fudgy brownies topped with a silky chocolate mousse and whipped cream.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Additional Time1

Total Time1 45

Course: Dessert Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil, parchment paper, or grease and flour pan. Set aside.
Prepare brownies. In a bowl mix together melted chocolate and oil until smooth. Beat in eggs and sugar until well combined. Fold in flour, baking powder and salt until just mixed together.
2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 whole large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a tester comes out mainly clean. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Once brownies are completely cool prepare the chocolate layer. In a large bowl using an electric mixer or a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; about 2 minutes.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Gradually mix in cooled chocolate. Add vanilla and mix until well combined.
1 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add 1 egg at a time, beating for 2 minutes on medium high after each egg. Spread mixture over cooled brownies.
2 whole large pasteurized eggs
Using a mixer beat heavy cream until soft peaks. Add sugar and vanilla and mix until stiff peaks.
1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spread over chocolate layer. Sprinkle with chocolate chips or shaved chocolate pieces.
Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour until set. Slice and serve.