Description
Deliciously rich and creamy French silk brownies topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18 oz) chewy fudge brownie mix (Duncan Hines Family Size)
- 2 eggs (or as called for on box)
- 3 tablespoons water (or as called for on box)
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil (or as called for on box)
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or baking bar (finely chopped)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
- to taste chocolate bar shavings (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Spray a 9×9 baking pan with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare brownie mix according to box instructions with eggs, water, and oil. Pour into prepared pan and bake according to box directions until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Melt 6 ounces chocolate and 4 tablespoons butter in microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each. Let cool completely.
- Beat 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar gradually, beating on low until smooth with no lumps.
- Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and the cooled chocolate. Beat until incorporated and fluffy.
- Fold in 8 ounces thawed whipped topping with a spatula until no white streaks remain.
- Spread French silk mixture evenly over cooled brownies. Top with remaining 8 ounces whipped topping.
- Chill 1-2 hours until set. Top with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg