French Silk Brownies

French Silk Brownies are a delectable treat that beautifully combines the richness of chocolate with a smooth, creamy texture. These brownies feature a dense and fudgy base, made with rich melted chocolate, providing a deep, indulgent flavour. Topped with a velvety layer of French silk mousse—crafted from butter, sugar, and melted chocolate—each bite melts in your mouth, delivering a sweet and luscious finish. Finished with a silky whipped cream and adorned with finely shaved chocolate, French Silk Brownies are perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a delightful dessert that balances richness and silkiness in every bite.

What is French Silk Pie?

French silk pie is a rich and indulgent dessert that consists of a decadent chocolate filling nestled in a flaky pie crust. The filling, which is a creamy mixture of dark chocolate, butter, sugar, and eggs, is whipped to airy perfection, giving it a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Often topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this pie is known for its luxurious taste and elegant presentation, making it a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings. Its origins can be traced back to the early 20th century in the United States, where it has since become a beloved classic in dessert cuisine.

How to assemble the French Silk Brownies:

1. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool fully.

2. Pour the mousse on top of the cooled brownie and smooth over using a spatula. Place in the refrigerator and allow to cool for at least 2 hours.

3. Evenly spread the whipped cream on top of the mousse and top with the chocolate shavings. Refrigerate for another hour.

4. Carefully remove from the pan. Slice up into as many pieces as you like and enjoy!

Baking Tips:

• Don’t overmix: Overmixing the brownie batter can lead to a final product that is both dense and dry, ultimately compromising the deliciously fudgy texture that we all love in a good brownie.

• Don’t overbake: If you want to achieve fudgy and moist brownies that have a deliciously rich texture, I highly recommend under-baking them just slightly. This little trick can make a significant difference in the final product!

• French silk mousse chocolate: I highly recommend using good quality chocolate for making the mousse. Once you melt the chocolate, be sure to allow it to cool slightly, but still keep it in a stirrable state, so that you don’t melt the butter when you combine the two. This will help ensure a rich and creamy texture for your dessert.

• Refrigerate layers: I highly recommend refrigerating the French silk mousse and whipped cream layers individually, as this process helps each separate layer set properly and prevents them from mixing together. Additionally, keeping them chilled makes the slicing process significantly cleaner and neater, ensuring that each piece retains its distinct layers.

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French Silk Brownies

Yield: 16 Squares

Author: Chloe Sims

Prep time: 40 MinCook time: 25 MinInactive time: 3 HourTotal time: 4 H & 5 M

Each bite melts in your mouth, delivering a sweet and luscious finish.

Ingredients

Brownie

• 140g Dark Chocolate (Roughly Chopped)
• 85g Unsalted Butter
• 2 Eggs (Room Temperature)
• 200g Granulated White Sugar
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 70g Plain Flour

French Silk Mousse

• 60g Dark Chocolate (Melted, Cooled)
• 150g Caster Sugar
• 113g Unsalted Butter (Softened)
• 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 Eggs (Cold)

Whipped Cream

• 205g Heavy Cream
• 70g Granulated White Sugar
• 25g Milk Chocolate (Shaved)

Instructions

Brownie

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave the dark chocolate and butter together in 30 second bursts (Stirring in-between) until completely melted and smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until pale, thick and fluffy.
4. Mix in the vanilla and salt. Add the warm melted chocolate and fold together using a spatula until evenly combined.
5. Fold in the flour until well incorporated and smooth.
6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
8. Allow to cool fully.

French Silk Mousse

1. Microwave the dark chocolate in 30 second bursts until fully melted. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a handheld beater.
3. Pour in the cooled melted chocolate and mix until combined.
4. Add the vanilla and mix on low speed to combine.
5. Add one egg (Cold from the fridge) then mix on high speed for about 5 minutes.
6. Add the second egg (Again cold from the fridge) and mix on high speed for another 5 minutes. The mixture will be smooth and silky.
7. Pour the mousse on top of the cooled brownie and smooth over using a spatula.
8. Place in the refrigerator and allow to cool for at least 2 hours.

Whipped Cream

1. Whip the cream and sugar until medium peaks form.
2. Evenly spread the whipped cream on top of the mousse and top with the chocolate shavings.
3. Refrigerate for another hour.
4. Carefully remove from the pan. Slice up into as many pieces as you like and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t overmix: Overmixing the brownie batter can lead to a final product that is both dense and dry, ultimately compromising the deliciously fudgy texture that we all love in a good brownie.

Don’t overbake: If you want to achieve fudgy and moist brownies that have a deliciously rich texture, I highly recommend under-baking them just slightly. This little trick can make a significant difference in the final product!

French silk mousse chocolate: I highly recommend using good quality chocolate for making the mousse. Once you melt the chocolate, be sure to allow it to cool slightly, but still keep it in a stirrable state, so that you don’t melt the butter when you combine the two. This will help ensure a rich and creamy texture for your dessert.

Refrigerate layers: I highly recommend refrigerating the French silk mousse and whipped cream layers individually, as this process helps each separate layer set properly and prevents them from mixing together. Additionally, keeping them chilled makes the slicing process significantly cleaner and neater, ensuring that each piece retains its distinct layers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

313

Fat

22 g

Sat. Fat

13 g

Carbs

37 g

Fiber

2 g

Net carbs

35 g

Sugar

21 g

Protein

3 g

Sodium

60 mg

Cholesterol

82 mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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