Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Brownies are layered with a chocolate fudge brownie base, topped with a layer of light, creamy chocolate mousse, further topped with a layer of whipped cream, and luscious fresh strawberries, drizzled with a chocolate ganache. It makes a beautiful and impressive Valentine’s Day dessert and pairs well with the Gallo Family Vineyards Riesling wine.
In our first years of marriage, Mr. Flavor Mosaic would want to take me out to eat at a fancy restaurant on Valentine’s Day. That is the thing to do, right? Wine and dine at a fancy restaurant. Sounds romantic, right? Not….at least not our experiences trying to eat out on Valentine’s Day.
First, we had to fight traffic jams just to get to several of the restaurants. Then one of the restaurants required you to come in early (like at noon) to get a number and time for a reservation. They did not take reservations over the phone. If you didn’t get there before 2pm, you were out of luck. That was us. So we had to resort to plan B.
We tried several more restaurants that had 1-1/2 hour waits or more. We finally found a restaurant that could seat us in a reasonable time, if we were willing to accept the table location……outside, on the patio. Sounds nice, right? The only problem was it was 35 degrees. Never mind. We were desperate. We took it, and froze. Thankfully the food was excellent. However, that was the last time we have eaten out on Valentine’s Day.
What we have done ever since is to have a nice, quiet, romantic dinner at home with delicious food, cooked just the way we like it, and served with our favorite Gallo Family Vineyards wine. Mr. Flavor Mosaic often will grill some chicken, while I make some roasted vegetables, and a nice pasta side dish, and the rest of the meal. Then I make a dessert sure to impress Mr. Flavor Mosaic.
This year I am making these gorgeous Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Brownies for dessert. I love that I can make the brownies and chocolate mousse ahead of time and then top them with the whipped cream and fresh strawberries just before serving. To make it even more impressive, I drizzle some chocolate ganache over the top. Mr. Flavor Mosaic is a HUGE chocolate lover, so I know he will love this chocolate-y dessert.
Of course, we can’t have a Valentine’s Dinner and dessert without Gallo Family Vineyards wine. This year I’m serving our favorite, Gallo Family Vineyards Riesling wine, which is a sweet white wine with hints of honeysuckle, peach and ripe citrus. We love serving this sweet wine with dessert. Another wine that would go well with it is Gallo Family Vineyards Sweet Red Wine, with flavors of red fruit, black cherry and raspberry jam.
While this dessert takes a little planning and time to make, it can be made a day or two before Valentine’s Day to reduce the stress on Valentine’s day. When you break it down into making a layer at a time, then it becomes very easy. Start by making the brownie layer. I use my favorite tried and true brownie recipe appropriately titled “Best Brownies.” The chocolate mousse is made by combining chocolate pudding mix and frozen mixed topping. Easy. Save some of that whipped topping to go on top. Add some fresh strawberries and drizzle with chocolate ganache, made with chocolate chips and butter. See, it is easy after all.
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- 1 batch Best Brownies
- ½ 1.9 ounce package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1-1/4 cups milk
- 1 8 ounce package frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 12 fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons butter
- Make the brownies as directed. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl stir together the chocolate pudding mix and milk. Stir in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate.
- To assemble, spoon the chocolate mousse mixture in a thin layer on top of the brownies. Cover and refrigerate for four hours or overnight.
- Shortly before serving, make the chocolate ganache. Add chocolate chips and butter to a microwave bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl and stir the chocolate. Repeat as necessary until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Before serving top brownies with remaining whipped topping and fresh strawberries. Drizzle with chocolate ganache.
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Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
February 9, 2015 at 9:15 amBrownies, strawberry and mousse! Love!
Michele says
February 9, 2015 at 5:29 pmYes! Which makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Family Foodie says
February 9, 2015 at 11:36 amOh my goodness. These mousse brownies are just absolutely gorgeous! Making these for the kids this year.
Michele says
February 9, 2015 at 5:30 pmThank you! I hope your kids like them!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
February 9, 2015 at 6:50 pmThese look fabulous! They’re so decadent!
Michele says
February 9, 2015 at 7:05 pmThanks! They are decadent but are definitely worth it!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
February 9, 2015 at 6:57 pmI prefer quiet romantic meals at home! These brownies look delicious!!
Michele says
February 9, 2015 at 7:06 pmThank you Sheena!
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says
February 9, 2015 at 7:22 pmWhat a decadent dessert! This looks absolutely scrumptious.
Michele says
February 9, 2015 at 7:23 pmThank you Kristin!
Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give says
February 9, 2015 at 9:06 pmOooh what a delicious combo! These brownies look divine!
Michele says
February 9, 2015 at 11:38 pmThank you!
Christie says
February 10, 2015 at 7:01 amWe never got out for Valentine’s either. The price is double and the food is usually worse. This would be a great dessert to celebrate at home
Michele says
February 10, 2015 at 9:36 pmChristie, you are absolutely right about restaurants doubling the price. Another good reason to eat at home on Valentine’s Day and make this recipe for dessert!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
February 10, 2015 at 8:01 amLooks delicious Michele.
Michele says
February 10, 2015 at 9:37 pmThanks Renee!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
February 10, 2015 at 12:51 pmMy mouth is watering looking at these!!
Michele says
February 10, 2015 at 9:37 pmLOL! Thanks Lauren!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
February 10, 2015 at 3:02 pmGorgeous picture and an amazing dessert! Love it!
Michele says
February 10, 2015 at 9:38 pmThank you Serena!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says
February 10, 2015 at 3:23 pmoh lookie there – there’s a brownie under there! what a beautiful post Michele 🙂
Michele says
February 10, 2015 at 9:38 pmIt’s a brownie surprise! Thanks Erica!
Danielle Nichols says
February 10, 2015 at 9:00 pmThis dessert has me drooling! That mousse looks so creamy, smooth and velvety.
Michele says
February 10, 2015 at 9:39 pmThank you Danielle!
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] says
February 10, 2015 at 11:45 pmI love brownies so much, always fun to see a new way to have them – this looks absolutely wonderful!
Michele says
February 10, 2015 at 11:51 pmThank you!