French Silk Pie Brownies
Fudgy brownies topped with a lusciously decadent French silk pie filling, whipped topping, and more chocolate. This French Silk Pie Brownies recipe will become your “little black dress” of desserts!
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
For the brownies
- 1 box fudge brownie mix 18.3 oz.
- Ingredients listed on box to prepare brownies
For the topping
- 1 bar German chocolate bar, finely chopped 4 oz.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 stick
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 oz.
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tub frozen whipped topping, thawed 16 oz.
- Chocolate curls or mini chocolate chips for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the brownies according to the package directions using a 9x9-inch square baking dish. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Microwave the German chocolate pieces with the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir, then melt for another 15 seconds. Stir until smooth and melted.
- To the melted chocolate mixture, beat in the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until combined. Fold in half (8 ounces) of the whipped topping.
- Spread the French silk filling over the cooled brownies. Top with remaining whipped topping and garnish with chocolate curls, if using.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until set, before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For thinner brownies, you can use a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
