Description
Silky chocolate meets luxurious French pastry in these French Silk Brownies, blending rich cocoa depths with smooth cream. Chocolate enthusiasts will discover an irresistible dessert where indulgence and elegance dance on each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base:
- 1 box brownie mix (not prepared)
- 1 egg
- 5 1/2 tablespoons (77 milliliters) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
Topping:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semi sweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter (cubed)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip
- chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Coat an 11×7-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy brownie removal.
- In a medium bowl, blend brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk until the batter becomes smooth and uniform. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean or with minimal moist crumbs. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, mixing until the texture becomes velvety and well-blended.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst, until the mixture is smooth and fully integrated.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the cream cheese blend. Gently incorporate the first Cool Whip tub, maintaining its airy texture by avoiding excessive stirring.
- Once the brownie base has cooled entirely, spread the French silk mixture evenly across the surface. Top with the second Cool Whip tub, creating a light, creamy layer.
- Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips for added visual appeal and flavor complexity. Slice and serve chilled for optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Cool brownies completely before adding the French silk layer to prevent melting and maintain layer integrity.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and prevent lumpy texture.
- Melt chocolate slowly and carefully to avoid burning, stirring frequently during microwave heating.
- Fold Cool Whip gently to maintain its light, airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg