Description
These indulgent French Silk Brownies combine a rich, buttery brownie base with a creamy, velvety French silk chocolate layer and a fluffy Cool Whip topping. A decadent dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving something luxurious and delicious!
Ingredients
- For the Brownies:
- 1 box brownie mix (not prepared)
- 1 egg
- 5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- For the French Silk Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- For the Topping:
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Brownie Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk, stirring until smooth. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the Brownies: Bake at 350°F for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool completely to room temperature.
- Make the French Silk Layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the semi-sweet chocolate and cubed butter in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until fully melted.
- Combine the Chocolate with Cream Cheese Mixture: Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until combined. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Brownies: Spread the French silk layer over the cooled brownies. Then, spread the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip on top.
- Optional Topping: Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips for an extra touch.
- Serve: Slice and serve these decadent French Silk Brownies.
Notes
- Make sure the brownies are fully cooled before adding the French silk layer to prevent melting.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use bittersweet chocolate or dark chocolate in place of semi-sweet.
- Leftover brownies can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
