Description
Decadent French Silk Brownies feature a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a smooth, velvety chocolate silk layer. This dessert combines the dense texture of homemade or box mix brownies with a luscious chocolate cream topping, perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownie mix)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
French Silk Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of brownies.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Mix the brownie batter according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe using the eggs, oil, and water.
- Bake Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Brownies: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to room temperature, which is essential before adding the silk topping.
- Heat Cream: In a saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, but do not boil.
- Melt Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl, stirring steadily until the mixture is completely smooth and the chocolate is fully melted.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the butter and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, then let it cool slightly to thicken but still remain spreadable.
- Top Brownies: Spread the chocolate silk mixture evenly over the cooled brownies for a creamy, rich finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the topped brownies for at least 2 hours to allow the chocolate layer to set properly.
- Serve: Before serving, dust the top layer with powdered sugar for a snowy, elegant touch.
Notes
- For extra richness, use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before adding the topping to prevent melting.
- You can substitute heavy cream with whipping cream but the texture may vary slightly.
- Refrigeration time can be extended to overnight for firmer topping.
- Store remaining brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
