Description
French Silk Brownies are an indulgent layered dessert combining fudgy brownies, a silky chocolate cream cheese filling, and a fluffy whipped topping, perfect for impressing guests or satisfying chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (not prepared)
- 1 egg
- 5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 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
- 16 ounces Cool Whip, divided
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 11x7-inch glass baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk until smooth.
- Spread the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese and vanilla until smooth, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and cubed butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Mix the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip.
- Spread the chocolate cream cheese mixture over the cooled brownies.
- Spread the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip on top.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Can be made a day in advance for best texture and flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Use a hot knife and wipe clean between cuts for neat slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
