Description
Delicious French Silk Brownies featuring a rich, creamy chocolate topping over moist, fudgy brownies. This dessert combines the ease of a boxed brownie mix with a luscious homemade silk chocolate layer that sets in the refrigerator for an indulgent treat perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownie mix)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
French Silk Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Make Brownie Batter: Combine the brownie mix, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup water according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. The brownies should be fully baked but still moist.
- Cool Brownies: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to prepare for the silk topping. This cooling step is important to ensure the topping sets properly.
- Heat Cream: In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it reaches a simmer, just before boiling.
- Melt Chocolate and Mix: Pour the hot cream over 6 oz of semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture. Mix well and allow the mixture to cool slightly so it thickens but remains pourable.
- Spread the Topping: Evenly spread the silk chocolate mixture over the completely cooled brownies, creating a smooth, glossy layer.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the brownies, uncovered, for at least 2 hours to allow the chocolate topping to firm up and set completely.
- Serve: Just before serving, dust the top of the brownies with 1/4 cup powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Allow brownies to cool fully before adding the silk topping to prevent melting the chocolate layer.
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate for a richer and smoother silk topping.
- Chilling time can be extended up to overnight for firmer topping and easier slicing.
- For extra flair, garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries instead of powdered sugar.
