French Silk Pie Brownies
These ultra-decadent brownies start with a fudgy chocolate base and get topped with a silky, chocolate cream cheese layer and a cloud of whipped topping. Finished with chocolate curls, they channel the classic elegance of French silk pie — no crust required. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just spoiling yourself.
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Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix for 9x13 pan
- ingredients as listed on brownie box usually eggs, oil, water
- 4 oz German chocolate chopped
- 6 tbsp butter cubed
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz whipped topping divided, thawed
- chocolate curls or mini chips for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare brownie batter as directed on the box. Pour into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine German chocolate and butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in softened cream cheese. Use a hand mixer to beat until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth. Fold in 8 oz of whipped topping gently until fully incorporated.
- Spread the French silk filling over the cooled brownies.
- Top with remaining 8 oz whipped topping and spread evenly.
- Garnish with chocolate curls or chips. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice with a clean knife and serve chilled.
Notes
For a flavor twist, add peppermint extract to the silk layer or swirl in peanut butter between layers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 36.7gProtein: 4.1gFat: 23.2gSaturated Fat: 11.5gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28.3g