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Brownie Bottom Mint Chip Mousse Pie
This Brownie Bottom Mint Chip Mousse Pie starts with a fudgy chocolate brownie layer and it’s topped with a light and airy mint chip mousse.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Julianne Dell📖 beyondfrosting
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- microwave
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the brownie
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
3
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the brownie mix, with the ingredients listed on the box. Stir until the batter is well combined and there are no dry ingredients left.
4
Pour the batter into the springform pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350°F for ⏱️ 35-40 minutes until the center is baked but still slightly fudgy. Allow the brownie to cool completely.
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For the mousse
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Allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature.
cream cheese, softened8 ounces
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In a small dish, combine 1 tablespoon of cold water with 1 teaspoon gelatin. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and allow it to set to a solid.
cold water1 tablespoongelatin,1 teaspoon
8
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate and 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Microwave at 50% power in ⏱️ 30 second increments until the chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally.
white chocolate4 ounces
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Microwave the gelatin for ⏱️ 8-10 seconds until it turns back to a liquid. Pour the liquid gelatin into the melted chocolate and stir to combine. Set the chocolate aside.
gelatin,1 teaspoon
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Place a medium-sized metal mixing bowl in the freezer for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes to chill.
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Pour 1 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until the heavy cream starts to thicken.
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As the cream thickens, add the powdered sugar and continuing beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set the whipped cream aside.
½ cup powdered sugarpowdered sugar3 tablespoons
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Beat the softened cream cheese on medium-high speed for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes, until the cream cheese is completely smooth, scraping the bowl occasionally.
cream cheese, softened8 ounces
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Next, add the melted chocolate and mix thoroughly into the cream cheese mixture. Then add the mint extract and green food coloring. Add the food coloring a little bit at a time, keeping in mind it will become lighter when the whipped cream is added.
cream cheese, softened8 ouncesgreen food coloring
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Finally, fold the prepared whipped cream into the cream cheese and stir gently until the mixture is well combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips last.
cream cheese, softened8 ounces
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Pour the mint chip batter over top of the cooled brownie (in the springform pan) and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 4 hours.
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For the topping
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Prior to serving, prepare the toppings. Place a medium-sized metal mixing bowl in the freezer for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes to chill.
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Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until the heavy cream starts to thicken.
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As the cream thickens, add the powdered sugar and continuing beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Pipe the decorative boarder using a large open star tip.
½ cup powdered sugarpowdered sugar3 tablespoons
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Drizzle the top with hot judge sauce and sprinkle with additional mini chocolate chips.
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