Description
French Silk Brownies are a rich layered dessert with a fudgy brownie base, a light and creamy chocolate silk filling, and a fluffy whipped topping. This easy recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers, holiday dessert tables, dinner ideas that need a sweet finish, and food ideas when I want an impressive make-ahead treat that slices beautifully.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, divided
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons chocolate shavings
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt 1/2 cup of the butter and mix it with 1 cup of the granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt just until combined, then spread the batter into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until the brownie layer is set. Cool completely in the pan.
5. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and let it cool slightly.
6. Beat the remaining 1/2 cup butter with the remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the melted chocolate and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and airy.
7. Add the remaining 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the filling looks silky and whipped.
8. Spread the chocolate silk filling over the cooled brownie layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
9. Whip the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then spread it over the chilled chocolate layer.
10. Finish with chocolate shavings, slice into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
Do not add the silk filling before the brownie base is fully cooled, or the layers can melt together and lose that clean, beautiful finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 128mg
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