Chocolate Mousse Brownie Dessert

Treat yourself to velvety chocolate mousse baked into rich, chewy brownies.
It's a dessert easy enough for everyday yet elegant enough for guests.

Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish: 2 hr
Makes: 12 servings

1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
3 eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Chocolate Whipped Cream, if desired
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan or 10-inch springform pan. In large bowl, stir brownie mix, chocolate syrup, water, oil and 2 eggs until well blended. Spread batter in pan.

2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 3/4 cup whipping cream and the chocolate chips over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; cool slightly. In medium bowl, beat 3 eggs and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy; stir into cream-chocolate mixture. Pour evenly over batter.

3. Bake rectangular pan about 45 minutes, springform pan about 1 hour 5 minutes, or until topping is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Serve at room temperature, or cover tightly and refrigerate until chilled.

4. In small bowl, beat all whipped cream ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
Serve dessert with whipped cream. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:1 Serving: Calories 425 (Calories from Fat 180 ); Total Fat 20 g (Saturated Fat 8 g); Cholesterol 105 mg; Sodium 210 mg; Total Carbohydrate 57 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 5 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4 %; Iron 8 % Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Special Touch;
Serve this decadent chocolate dessert on pretty plates sprinkled with cocoa.
Variation;
Make it your way! Create butterscotch mousse bars by using butterscotch chips in place of chocolate chips in the mousse layer.