French Silk Brownies Recipe
French Silk Brownies are a decadent dessert that combines rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy French silk topping, creating a delightful treat for any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box brownie mix (not prepared)
- 1 egg
- 5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
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 ounce Cool Whip (divided)
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare brownie mix: Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 11×7-inch glass baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk until smooth. Spread batter in the baking dish and bake for 25-28 minutes.
- Cool and prepare French Silk layer: Cool brownies to room temperature. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Prepare chocolate mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate and butter in intervals until melted.
- Combine mixtures: Stir chocolate mixture into cream cheese mixture. Fold in half of the Cool Whip.
- Assemble: Spread French silk layer over brownies, then top with remaining Cool Whip.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chips. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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