Indulge in the ultimate dessert with these Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse Brownies—a decadent combination of rich fudgy brownies, topped with a light and fluffy mint chip mousse, and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze.
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Layer:
- Unsalted butter: 10 oz (cubed)
- Granulated sugar: 2 1/2 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1 3/4 cups
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Mint extract: 1/2 tsp
- Large eggs: 4
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
For the Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse:
- White chocolate chips: 1/2 cup
- Heavy cream: 2 cups (divided)
- Salt: a pinch
- Peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
- Finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate: 1/2 cup
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- Chopped semi-sweet chocolate
- Heavy cream
Directions:
- Prepare the Brownie Base:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter with sugar, cocoa, and salt. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before mixing in the vanilla and mint extracts.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then gently fold in the flour. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse:
- Melt the white chocolate with 3/4 cup of cream; set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip the remaining cream until it forms peaks.
- Stir in a pinch of salt, peppermint extract, and food coloring into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Fold the whipped cream and chopped chocolate into the chocolate mix gently to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Spread the mousse over the cooled brownies.
- Prepare the Chocolate Glaze:
- Heat the cream and pour it over the chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the mousse layer, spreading it to cover entirely.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the brownies for at least 3 hours or until the mousse sets completely.
- Cut into squares and serve, optionally garnished with more green candies for an extra pop of color.
Prep Time: 1 hour
Chill Time: 3+ hours
Total Time: 4+ hours
Tips:
- Ensure all components, especially the eggs and cream, are at room temperature to ensure even mixing and the smoothest texture.
- The brownie base can be prepared a day in advance to simplify the process.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for the best flavor and richness.
These Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse Brownies blend the refreshing zest of mint with the indulgence of chocolate in a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any celebration or as a treat to brighten any day.