RASPBERRY MOUSSE BROWNIES

Raspberry Mousse Brownies image

"These rich and fudgy brownies with fresh berries are my husband's all-time favorites," shares Susan Robinson from Novi, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup fresh raspberries, divided

Steps:

In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine sugar and flour; stir into chocolate mixture. , Spread into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate and 2 tablespoons cream. Cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool. , In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate mixture. Mash 1/2 cup raspberries; fold into mousse. Spread over brownies; sprinkle with remaining berries. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.