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 Layered Mocha Mousse Brownies - perfectly layered brownies with mocha mousse and chocolate ganache! I am definitely not the type of person who needs a cup of coffee to get me going in the morning. That’s my husband.. and he needs about a whole pot. He’ll just drink it black which is fine with me as along as my cup can be made decaf and loaded with caramel syrup. Even then, it’s not an everyday thing for me, more of a special indulgence.

But when it comes to coffee flavored baked goods like cupcakes, cookies, muffins.. those are harder to resist. If it’s coffee flavored ice cream, oh my gosh.. give me the whole container.

If you like coffee flavored ice cream, the best thing to pair along side your ice cream is a layered mocha mousse brownie. Take it from the girl who can speak from experience. Don’t put the brownie on a separate plate next to your ice cream, put it in the same bowl. Putting the ice cream in a cone and shoving the brownie on top is delicious too, but it requires a few more napkins. Either way, sounds like a good way to take a 10 minute break!

 Layered Mocha Mousse Brownies - perfectly layered brownies with mocha mousse and chocolate ganache! These brownies are so rich and indulgent. The recipe makes one 8×8 inch square pan, which is plenty since you can cut them into smaller pieces to serve a crowd. The recipe is easy to follow. You’ll have 3 separate layers – brownie, mocha mousse, and chocolate ganache. The mocha mousse is also really good by the spoonful :)

I’m excited to be partnering with International Delight for this year. Each month I’ll be sharing a recipe using one of their products. Our coffee consumption has already increased!

Layered Mocha Mousse Brownies - perfectly layered brownies with mocha mousse and chocolate ganache!
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Layered Mocha Mousse Brownies

By: Beth
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Coffee flavored dessert is hard for me to resist, and this mousse will make all you coffee ice cream lovers rejoice.

Ingredients 

Brownies

  • 5 oz butter, cubed
  • 1 ÂĽ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup + 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup flour

Mocha Mousse

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ÂĽ cup International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee
  • ½ tbsp espresso grounds
  • Âľ cup heavy cream
  • 1 packet unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 2 tbsp cold water

Chocolate Ganache

  • â…“ cup milk chocolate chips
  • ÂĽ cup heavy cream

Instructions 

Brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8Ă—8 inch pan with foil or parchment paper, so that foil extends up and over the sides, and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan set over medium-low heat. Warm the mixture, stirring frequently, until the butter melts and the mixture becomes grainy. Take the pan off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. As you add the eggs the mixture will go from being grainy to a shiny. Finally, add the flour and fold it in gently until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Scrape the batter into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan. If preparing them the day before, be sure to cover them overnight.

Mocha Mousse

  • In a small pot, over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee and espresso grounds. Allow the mixture to melt, stirring occasionally. This may take up to 8 minutes.
  • While you wait for the white chocolate mixture to cool, prepare the gelatin. Whisk together the gelatin and the cold water in a small bowl, and set it aside to let the gelatin absorb the water.
  • When the chocolate is at room temperature, microwave the bowl of gelatin for 10 seconds, until it is melted. Whisk the melted gelatin and white chocolate together.
  • Whip the heavy cream to firm peaks in a separate bowl. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate. Using a spatula, spread the mousse onto the cooled brownies into a smooth even layer. Refrigerate for 45 minutes before adding the chocolate glaze.

Chocolate Ganache

  • In a small pot, over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Allow the mixture to melt, stirring occasionally. This may take up to 4 minutes.
  • Evenly pour the chocolate ganache over the mousse layer.
  • Refrigerate the brownies to set the mousse and glaze for at least 1 hour.
  • Once set, remove the brownies from the pan using the foil or parchment paper. Cut and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 636IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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32 Comments

  1. Oh we are full on coffee lovers over here so I can see many treats in our future with these mocha brownies!

  2. I will take my caffeine just about anyway, but especially with chocolate! Love this! Congrats on the ambassadorship!

  3. What’s not to love? Chocolate brownies and mocha mousse? What a gorgeous treat Beth!

  4. I definitely need a cup to get me going in the morning. But I’ll also take it in my baked goods, like these. They look perfect!

  5. I am the same way, coffee is not something I need at all. However, I love coffee desserts more than anything and I am super excited about this cups of yours!

  6. These layered treats look SO delicious! I don’t really drink coffee in the morning anymore, but I do love coffee-flavored things!!

  7. Coffee desserts are the best! These look perfect, Beth! Can’t wait to see all of the awesome creations you make this year. :)

  8. Oh my, these are irresistible. I could eat a plateful and down them with that delightful beverage.