Description
A festive dessert featuring rich brownies, creamy peppermint mousse, and fluffy whipped cream layers, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint candies or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt to form the brownie batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares.
- For the peppermint mousse, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream and peppermint extract until fluffy.
- In a trifle bowl, layer brownies, mousse, and whipped cream, repeating until all ingredients are used.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Allow brownies to cool completely before layering for best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg