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French Silk Brownies

Rich and creamy brownies topped with a silky chocolate layer and whipped cream, perfect for sharing and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 box box of your favorite brownie mix Plus the ingredients on the box
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Silk Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temp
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled to lukewarm
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • chocolate curls or shaved chocolate Optional, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Brownie Base
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a 9x13 pan according to the brownie mix instructions or grease it.
  2. Mix together the ingredients for the brownie base until well combined.
  3. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake according to package instructions or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the silk layer.
Make the Silk Layer
  1. In a bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Slowly add the melted and cooled chocolate, mixing until incorporated.
  3. Fold in the whipped heavy cream gently until the mixture is smooth.
Assemble the Dessert
  1. Spread the silk layer evenly over the cooled brownie base.
  2. Chill the assembled brownies in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
Prepare the Topping
  1. Whip together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream topping over the silk layer before serving.
Serve
  1. Cut into squares with a hot knife for clean edges.
  2. Garnish with chocolate curls or additional toppings as desired.

Notes

These brownies taste best slightly chilled. They can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. For freezing, wrap tightly and store for up to one month, adding whipped cream after thawing.