Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray an 8-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and fold until no dry streaks are visible. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand for 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, heat ½ cup cream and 2 tablespoons sugar until simmering. Remove from heat, add softened gelatin, and stir until dissolved. Pour over the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.
- Whip remaining cream at medium speed until thick. Gradually mix in ⅓ of the whipped cream with the chocolate mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain.
- Spread mousse over the cooled brownie layer and refrigerate while preparing ganache.
- Heat cream and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until just before boiling. Pour over chocolate in a bowl and stir until melted and smooth. Let cool until no longer warm.
- Spread ganache over mousse layer and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Remove sides of the springform pan and carefully peel off parchment paper. Transfer to a serving platter.
Nutrition
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute semisweet chocolate with dark chocolate and feel free to add fruits or nuts for a delightful crunch.
