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French Silk Brownies Recipe

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French Silk Brownies feature a fudgy brownie base topped with a rich and creamy French silk chocolate layer and fluffy Cool Whip, making for an indulgent, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

1 box brownie mix (not prepared)

1 egg

5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

1/4 cup milk

8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups powdered sugar

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

1/4 cup unsalted butter (cubed)

16 ounces Cool Whip (divided)

Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 11x7-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk. Stir until smooth.
  3. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely to room temperature.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
  7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and cubed butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session, until smooth.
  8. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
  9. Gently fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip into the mixture.
  10. Spread the French silk layer evenly over the cooled brownies.
  11. Top with the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip.
  12. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips if desired.
  13. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the brownie mix for extra texture.
  • Use flavored extracts like almond or hazelnut for a unique twist.
  • Add peppermint extract to the French silk layer for a minty flavor.
  • These brownies are best served chilled but can be microwaved for a few seconds if preferred warm.
  • Can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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