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Pumpkin Mousse Brownies
Pumpkin Mousse Brownies are rich and chocolatey with a dense brownie layer and a light and fluffy pumpkin mousse on top.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 brownies
Calories: 638 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Brownie layer:
- 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pumpkin Mousse:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3.2 oz package pumpkin spice Jell-o
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- Orange gel food coloring optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease with baking spray or butter a 9x13" pan and set it aside.
- Add the butter and chocolate chips to a large bowl and melt in the microwave for about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and melted.
- Stir in cocoa powder and sugar until combined.
- Mix in eggs, one at a time.
- Next, add salt and flour, and stir just until combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean or with fudgy crumbs. Do not overbake!
- Allow to cool completely before adding the mousse.
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Pumpkin Mousse:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add pumpkin puree and pumpkin Jell-o and mix well.
- Stir in Cool Whip until fully incorporated, if you want add some orange food coloring.
- Next, spread the mixture over the cooled brownies.
- Chill for 2 hours or overnight before serving.
- Sprinkle on top some cinnamon powder before serving.
- Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
638kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
66g
(132%)
Vitamin A
2431IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638
% Daily Value*
Calories | 638kcal | 32% |
Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
Protein | 8g | 16% |
Fat | 33g | 51% |
Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
Fiber | 4g | 16% |
Sugar | 66g | 132% |
Vitamin A | 2431IU | 49% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.