Looking to make the best French silk brownies? Are you ready to throw down the most over-the-top dessert that will make you the Kitchen Goddess among all the other moms?
Continue raising an eyebrow with intrigue, for the French silk brownie is the power-move you need to make.
Picture this…you have to bring a dessert for a mom group, a party, or a holiday.
Everyone shows up with the usual stuff…brownies, cupcakes, cakes, Rice Krispies treats, cookies. But then YOU show up with these.
The French silk brownie is perhaps one of the best ways to elevate the humble brownie into extravagantly elegant territory.
This culinary creation looks immaculate and time-consuming.
The kind of thing the other moms will assume you’ve spent hours assembling.
Ha, but you won’t tell them. Why would you?
Because the French silk brownie is as quick and easy to make as any ordinary box of brownies.
In fact, it starts with a box of brownies and then quickly escalates into the most extraordinary dessert known to man.
Ok, perhaps that’s a tad dramatic.
But in all seriousness, these French silk brownies are a must-do the next time you have to make a dessert.
Even if that means you bake it and eat it all before you have to pick up the kids from soccer practice.
We know you’ll be temped to eat the batter, so check out this edible brownie batter so you can finish these brownies with the batter you just made!
What You Will Need for French Silk Brownies
- Fudge brownie mix – You’ll be following this for the 9×13-size pan instructions.
- Baking chocolate or milk chocolate chips
- Butter
- Cream cheese – Let this come to room temperature before you get started.
- Confectioner’s sugar
- Whipped topping – You’ll need a 16-ounce container that is thawed out first.
- 9×13 pan
Make Your Own French Silk Pie Brownies
When you’re ready to make your French silk brownie concoction, all you do is start by making the brownies according to what the box says.
After they bake, allow them to cool completely.
Once they’re cool, you can begin uniting brownies with French silk pie for what will forever be your favorite combination.
You’ll beat the cream cheese together with the powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl.
When that’s fully combined, fold in that thawed whipped topping.
You’ll microwave the chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl next.
It helps to cut the butter up into small cubes. This ensures it will melt in a more even fashion.
After microwaving for a few seconds, stirring, and then microwaving a little more, the chocolate and butter should be smooth and melted.
Congratulations…you now have French silk topping!
You’ll spread this deliciousness on top of the brownies and then refrigerate for a few hours.
Pro tip: Top with a little more whipped cream and shave some chocolate on top for that extra wow-factor.
Full directions follow below so get to it!
Ingredients:
- 1 9×13 fudge brownie mix
- 4 oz. of baking chocolate or milk chocolate chips
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 8 oz. cream cheese allowed to set at room temperature
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 16 oz. tub whipped topping – thawed
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to directions. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to fully cool.
- In a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until fully combined. Then fold in the whipped topping.
- In a microwave safe bowl add chocolate and butter (cut butter into small cubes allowing it to melt more evenly. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir and then microwave in 15-second increments until chocolate and butter have melted and are smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Spread the French silk topping on the brownies and refrigerate until set, about 2-4 hours. Once brownies are set cut into squares and top with additional whipped cream and chocolate if desired.
French Silk Pie Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 9×13 fudge brownie mix
- 4 oz. of baking chocolate or milk chocolate chips
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 8 oz. cream cheese allowed to set at room temperature
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 16 oz. tub whipped topping – thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the brownie mix according to directions. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to fully cool.
- In a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until fully combined. Then fold in the whipped topping.
- In a microwave safe bowl add chocolate and butter (cut butter into small cubes allowing it to melt more evenly. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir and then microwave in 15-second increments until chocolate and butter have melted and are smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Spread the French silk topping on the brownies and refrigerate until set, about 2-4 hours. Once brownies are set cut into squares and top with additional whipped cream and chocolate if desired.