French Silk Brownies

For an easy to make at home dessert that tastes like it came from a restaurant, make these wonderful chocolate French Silk Brownies. Brownies made with read butter, topped with a creamy whipped French silk chocolate layer and then Cool Whip–this decadent treat will really hit the spot!

French Silk Brownies

Whenever you need a great dessert for dinner with friends, a potluck, a special occasion treat, or for just about any other reason, think of these French Silk Pie Brownies. This is one of those go-to recipes that is totally no-fail and incredibly delicious.

Rich, chocolate desserts abound! Here are some more of our favorites: Chocolate Cheesecake | Triple Chocolate Banana Bread | Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes | Cosmic Brownies

The Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make the French Silk Pie Brownies recipe (the exact measurements and full recipe instructions are below in the printable recipe card):

• Boxed brownie mix
• Egg
• Unsalted butter
• Milk
• Semi sweet chocolate bar – I like to use Baker’s Chocolate bar, found in the baking aisle of the grocery store.
• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Cool Whip – You can use brand name Cool Whip or store brand whipped topping.

How to Make French Silk Brownies

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 11×7-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk, stirring until smooth.

Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake at 350F for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove the brownies from the oven and cool completely to room temperature.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.

In a small microwave safe bowl, heat the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring well between each cooking interval.

Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined. Gently fold in the Cool Whip.

Spread the French silk layer over the cooled brownies.

Spread on the remaining 8-ounce tub of Cool Whip.

If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips over the French Silk Brownies.

Slice the brownies into 12 squares to serve.

Substitutions

Chocolate Chips – Instead of chocolate shavings you can sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top of the dessert.

Homemade Brownies – If you have a favorite homemade brownie recipe, you can make your own brownies as the base.

Whipped Cream – Instead of Cool Whip, you can use homemade whipped cream for the French silk layer and to top the dessert.

How to Store Leftovers

Keep the leftover brownies in an airtight food storage container or in the pan covered with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can also freeze this dessert for up to three months before serving.

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French Silk Brownies

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For an easy to make at home dessert that tastes like it came from a restaurant, make these wonderful chocolate French Silk Brownies. Brownies made with real butter, topped with a creamy whipped French silk chocolate layer and then Cool Whip--this decadent treat will really hit the spot!

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Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Total: 40 minutes mins

Servings: 12

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Ingredients 

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Brownies

• ▢ 1 box brownie mix, (not prepared)
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)
• ▢ 1/4 cup milk

French Silk Layer

• ▢ 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)
• ▢ 8 ounce Cool Whip

Topping

• ▢ 8 ounce Cool Whip
• ▢ chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 11x7-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg, melted butter, and milk, stirring until smooth. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake at 350F for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the brownies from the oven and cool completely to room temperature.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
• In a small microwave safe bowl, heat the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring well between each cooking interval.
• Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined. Gently fold in the Cool Whip.
• Spread the French silk layer over the cooled brownies, then spread on the remaining 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip.
• If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips over the French Silk Brownies. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 1gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 482IUCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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