Brace yourself for a dessert that’s going to send you over the moon: Chocolate Mousse Brownies! Sweet, decadent, easy to make, and perfect for everyday.
Mmmmm…Decadent fudginess of a brownie paired with the light, airy creaminess of chocolate mousse.
Topped off with a drizzle of melted chocolate, it’s a triple threat of chocolate delight that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
They feature a delightful combination of textures: chewy brownies topped with a fluffy chocolate mousse layer.
Triple chocolate mousse brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream come true, with three layers of chocolatey goodness.
This recipe is easy to follow, perfect for novice bakers or those short on time.
Cool whip mousse brownies make a wonderfully elegant dessert for special occasions.
You can customize the mousse with different flavors or additions for a personalized twist.
What Are Chocolate Mousse Brownies?
Chocolate Mousse Brownies are a dessert that pairs the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the light, airy creaminess of chocolate mousse.
The mousse layer sits on top of the brownie, offering a contrasting texture and flavor that’s simply divine.
Topped off with a drizzle of melted chocolate, it’s the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.
What Ingredients are in Chocolate Mousse Brownies?
This is the best cool whip mousse brownie recipe!
To create this delicious recipe, you will need:
- Butter: For the brownie mix, and to prepare the baking pan.
- Cocoa Powder: This gives our brownies a rich chocolate flavor.
- Sugar: To add sweetness to our brownies.
- Eggs: They bind the ingredients together and add richness.
- Vanilla Extract: For additional flavor.
- Condensed Milk: Adds creaminess to the mousse layer.
- Cool Whip: Gives the mousse its light, airy texture.
- Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix: Forms the base of our mousse.
- Chocolate Chips: For the final drizzle over the top.
How to Make Chocolate Mousse Brownies
The steps to create these indulgent brownies with cool whip are simple:
- Prepare the baking pan with butter and cocoa powder.
- Combine your dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Melt the butter and mix with sugar and vanilla.
- Combine your dry ingredients with the butter and sugar mixture, then add the eggs to the brownie batter.
- Pour batter into your prepared pan and bake.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely.
- Mix condensed milk and pudding mix, then fold in the cool whip.
- Spread this mousse mixture over the cooled brownies and refrigerate.
- Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the top before serving.
Pro Tip:
- Use an electric mixer with a mixing bowl on medium speed to save your arm the workout.
- Use cooking spray with parchment paper if you don’t use the butter and cocoa powder. You don’t want them to stick.
- Top with whipped cream drizzled with dark chocolate for an extra sweet dessert.
- Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl or small saucepan on low heat.
Can the Chocolate Mousse be Used in Other Recipes?
Chocolate Mousse can absolutely be used in a variety of recipes, not just these fudgy chocolate mousse brownies! This creamy chocolate mousse can be a fantastic topping for cakes, cookies, or served on its own with fresh fruits.
It’s easy to get the kids to eat more fruit when you leave the chocolate mousse next to it for dipping!
I love Lemon Curd Mousse and Raspberry Mousse too in case you’re looking for some other great recipes.
When to Serve Chocolate Mousse Brownies
Brownies with Cool Whip Mousse can be served everyday, not just at holidays. They are seriously a chocolate lovers dream.
Cool Whip Brownies are an ideal treat for birthdays, dinner parties, or even as a mid-week dessert!
They’re particularly great for Valentine’s Day when you want to make something special for your sweetheart.
Honestly, if you need a dessert, there’s no reason not to serve these yummy brownies.
How Long Do Chocolate Mousse Brownies Last?
These homemade mousse brownies will last about 3-4 days in the refrigerator, making them perfect for meal prep or enjoying leftovers.
I think they’re great for getting ready before a party.
Since they need to be refrigerated anyway, just prepare them the day before and they’ll be ready as soon as you need them.
Though honestly, they never last very long at my house! Late night snackers beware! These are so addictive!
Do Chocolate Mousse Brownies Need to be Refrigerated?
Yes, Mousse Brownies with Chocolate need to be refrigerated due to the dairy ingredients in the mousse layer, these brownies should be kept in the refrigerator.
If you want to serve them at room temperature, take them out about 20 minutes before serving.
Though be careful not to let the topping get too soft.
Can You Freeze Chocolate Mousse Brownies?
While you can freeze the brownie layer of these mousse brownies, freezing mousse can change its texture.
It’s best to enjoy these brownies fresh or store them in the refrigerator.
Otherwise you can freeze the brownie layer – a perfect base- and then prepare the mousse when you’re ready to serve them.
How to Store Chocolate Mousse Brownies
Store your fudgy cool whip brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
You can also cover them with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep them fresh.
Be sure to let them cool completely before you transfer them to prevent condensation.
Delicious Brownie Recipes You’ll Love…
- Brownies with Rice Krispies
- Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
- Homemade Fudgy Brownies
- Cookie Dough Brownies
Additional Chocolate Recipes You’ll Love…
- Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- Andes Mint Cupcakes
- Peanut Clusters
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Puff Corn Recipe
- Chocolate Tart with Raspberry Coulis
- Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Cake Mix
- German Chocolate Cupcakes
- Easy Chocolate Pie
- Chocolate Kiss Cookies
- Chocolate Cobbler
Baking these Chocolate Mousse Brownies might just make you the most popular baker in your household, so why not treat yourself and your loved ones to this divine dessert?
One bite of this chocolate heaven, and you’ll understand why it’s one of my favorite recipes!
Chocolate Mousse Brownies
Discover the magic of fudgy brownies topped with fluffy chocolate mousse. These Chocolate Mousse Brownies are a must try recipe!
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups cool whip, thawed
- 3.9 ounce instant chocolate pudding mix (dry)
- 2 ounces of semi sweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare 9x13 pan by spreading 1-2 tablespoons of butter along the bottom and edges until lightly, but completely, coated.
- Carefully sift 2 tablespoons cocoa powder on the buttered pan until fully coated.
- Basically instead of greasing and flouring the pan, you're buttering and cocoa powdering it.
- In a large saucepan, melt 2 sticks (1 cup) of butter over medium heat until just melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Stir dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture until combined.
- Add eggs and stir until fully incorporated, but not more than that.
- Pour batter into the prepared 9x13 casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 24 minutes, or until the top of the brownies are set and edges begin to pull away from the pan.
- Remove brownies from the oven.
- Allow brownies to cool completely.
- In a new bowl combine 1 1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk (not quite the full can), and dry pudding mix. Mix well so there are no lumps.
- Slowly fold in cool whip until no lumps exist.
- Spread mousse mixture over cooled brownies.
- Refrigerate until set.
- Melt chocolate and drizzle over the top of brownies.
- Serve as soon as chocolate set.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 576Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 362mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 2gSugar: 62gProtein: 9g
Photos and Text Updated: September 6, 2023
Christina
Wednesday 10th of September 2014
I love to bake and I can't wait to try these this weekend.
Joanne T Ferguson
Saturday 8th of March 2014
G'day and Holy Batman Chocolate indeed Janelle! I would so love to try one of these right now! Cheers! Joanne
Janelle
Sunday 9th of March 2014
Thanks Joanne! If you love dark chocolate, you'll have to make up a batch!