French Silk Brownies
These decadent French Silk Brownies feature a rich fudgy brownie base topped with a creamy chocolate cheesecake-inspired French silk layer and a fluffy Cool Whip topping. They're an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any chocolate lover.
Equipment
- 11x7-inch glass baking dish 2-quart capacity
- Medium mixing bowl
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- microwave-safe bowl
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (not prepared)
- 1 egg
- 5 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 8 oz Cool Whip (topping)
- chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk until smooth. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and cubed butter in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined. Gently fold in the 8-ounce Cool Whip.
- Spread the French silk layer evenly over the cooled brownies. Top with the remaining 8-ounce tub of Cool Whip.
- Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the French silk layer. Chill before serving for the cleanest slices. Garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips for an elegant finish.