Chocolate Mousse Brownie Dessert

Treat yourself to velvety chocolate mousse baked into rich, chewy
brownies.
It's a dessert easy enough for everyday yet elegant enough for guests.

Source: Betty Crocker

Dessert
1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker Original Supreme brownie mix
(with chocolate syrup pouch)
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
3 eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Chocolate Whipped Cream, if desired
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan or 10-inch
springform pan. In large bowl, stir brownie mix, chocolate syrup, water,
oil and 2 eggs until well blended. Spread batter in pan. In 2-quart
saucepan, heat 3/4 cup whipping cream and the chocolate chips over medium
heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is
smooth; cool slightly. In medium bowl, beat 3 eggs and the granulated
sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy; stir into
cream-chocolate mixture. Pour evenly over batter. Bake rectangular pan
about 45 minutes, springform pan about 1 hour 5 minutes, or until topping
is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Serve at room temperature, or cover
tightly and refrigerate until chilled. In small bowl, beat all whipped
cream ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
Serve dessert with whipped cream. Store in refrigerator. Special Touch
Serve this decadent chocolate dessert on pretty plates sprinkled with
cocoa.

Variation
Make it your way! Create butterscotch mousse bars by using butterscotch
chips in place of chocolate chips in the mousse layer.


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