Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of French Silk Brownies, a rich chocolate dessert combining fudgy brownies with a silky, creamy chocolate topping. This delightful treat is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings, offering a smooth and luscious texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box (18–20 oz) fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
French Silk Topping
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 large pasteurized eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- 1 cup whipped topping or additional whipped cream
- Optional chocolate curls or shavings
Instructions
- Prepare Brownies: Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix package instructions. Prepare the brownie batter following the package directions and pour it into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake until done, then let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- Whip Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then set it aside for folding later.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on high speed for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Chocolate, Eggs and Vanilla: Mix the cooled melted baking chocolate, pasteurized eggs, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Beat for another 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.
- Assemble: Spread the French silk chocolate topping evenly over the cooled brownie base.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled brownies for at least 2 hours or until the topping is set and firm.
- Serve and Garnish: Before serving, top the brownies with additional whipped topping and garnish with chocolate curls or shavings if desired.
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs for safety, as the French silk topping is not cooked.
- For an extra-rich flavor, use high-quality unsweetened baking chocolate and real whipped cream instead of store-bought topping.
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before spreading the French silk topping to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and consume within 3 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
