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Ingredients
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Brownies
Fruit Tart
Chocolate Mousse
Method
Brownies
- 1
Prepare the Brownie Batter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well until combined.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- 3
Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Fruit Tart
- 4
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and creamy.
- 5
Assemble the Tart
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the pie crust. Arrange the assorted fresh fruits on top of the cream cheese layer.
- 6
Add the Glaze
Brush the fruit glaze over the fruits to give them a shiny finish. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Chocolate Mousse
- 7
Melt Chocolate
Chop the semisweet chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- 8
Whip Cream
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 9
- 10
Chill and Serve
Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled, garnished with chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired.
