French Silk Brownies Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. French Silk Brownies layer fudgy brownie base with ultra-creamy chocolate French silk filling then crown with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for elegant sliceable decadence.

Ready in 45 minutes bake plus 4-hour chill, they serve 12 with mirror shine.

Why This Recipe Works

Boxed brownie stays fudgy under moist filling. French silk beats 10 minutes for stable airy mousse. Cream cheese stabilizes whipped layers. Melted chocolate tempers filling smoothly. Extended chill ensures clean cuts. Cocoa ratios prevent bitterness.

Ingredients & Prep

Brownies:

• 1 box (18.3 oz) fudge brownie mix
• Ingredients on box (eggs, oil, water)

French Silk:

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• ¼ cup butter, room temp
• 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed

Topping:

• 8 oz Cool Whip
• Chocolate shavings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat per brownie box; spray 9×13 pan.
2. Mix + bake brownies 25-30 minutes; cool completely.
3. Beat cream cheese + powdered sugar fluffy 2 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate; cool slightly. Beat into cream cheese.
5. Fold Cool Whip smooth; spread over brownies. Chill 2 hours.
6. Spread second Cool Whip layer; garnish shavings. Chill 2 hours.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Fridge airtight 5 days; freezes 1 month.

FAQs

Silk runny?
Room temp ingredients; beat 10 minutes.

Brownies soggy?
Fully cool before layering.

Shavings melt?
Chill pan; grate cold chocolate.

Conclusion

French Silk Brownies chocolate-hugs elegance creamy perfection.

French Silk Brownies Recipe

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French Silk Brownies combine fudgy chocolate brownie base with silky smooth French silk chocolate mousse filling and whipped cream topping. This decadent layered dessert delivers restaurant-quality chocolate indulgence perfect for holidays or special occasions.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 4 hours (incl. chilling)
• Yield: 24 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven/No-Bake
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Brownie Layer:
• 1 (18 oz) box fudge brownie mix
• Ingredients called for on box (typically 2 eggs, ¼ cup water, ⅔ cup oil)
• French Silk Filling:
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted & cooled
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• Whipped Topping:
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• Chocolate shavings

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Pour batter into dish, bake 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
• 2. For French silk: Beat butter and sugar 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add cooled melted chocolate and vanilla, beat 1 minute. Add eggs one at a time, beating 3 minutes after each on high speed (10 minutes total). Spread smoothly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate 2 hours.
• 3. Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Spread over chilled filling. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Refrigerate 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

• Room temperature eggs + high-speed mixing creates silky texture.
• Beat 10 minutes total for filling transforms from grainy to glossy.
• Don’t skip cooling brownie completely or filling melts.
• Freeze up to 2 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator.
• Use good chocolate impacts flavor significantly.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 brownie
• Calories: 380
• Sugar: 35g
• Sodium: 160mg
• Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 75mg

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