Everyone needs at least one easy dessert during the holiday season. I found mine when I made this Chocolate Caramel Truffle Brownie Bars recipe. I served this on Thanksgiving at our extended family gathering and was repeatedly asked, “How did you make this? It’s delicious!” It is rich enough that a small piece will satisfy you, with its 3 layers of brownie, chocolate mousse and caramel mousse. Of course, I’m all about taking shortcuts whenever I can. The brownie base of my creation is actually Annie’s Organic Double Chocolate Brownie Mix. (Ssh! It will be our secret.) Annie’s products -there’s a bunch!-have no high fructose corn syrup, no hydrogenated oils and use unbleached flour. They taste homemade and several people asked for the recipe. Want to try our recipe? You’re in luck because we will share!
Thank you to Annie’s for sponsoring this recipe and partnering with me to join their Great Bunny Bake Off.
Chocolate Caramel Truffle Brownie Bars Recipe:
Tip: This recipe doesn’t take a lot of hands on prep time, but it does take a while to make due to chilling times, so plan accordingly when making.
To Prepare the Brownies: Start by preparing the brownies as directed on the package. To bake, use and 8″ by 8″ pan. I line mine with waxed paper for easy cleanup and easy removal from the pan. Bake at 350 degrees until brownies are done. The baking time might have to be increased slightly longer than the package calls for to allow for the extra thickness. Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature.
While the brownies are baking, prepare the mousse. Mousse can be notoriously difficult to prepare, so I use the easiest version available. I tried the dessert both ways (using homemade mousse and the easy version, and found the easy version is still tasty and so much easier and quicker to prepare.)
To make the easy version of mousse, you’ll need milk chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, and whipped topping. Melt the chocolate chips with a small amount of whipped cream. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and mix with slightly thawed whipped topping. Chill the chocolate mousse until thickened. (I placed mine in the freezer for faster chilling.)
For the caramel truffle layer, you’ll need canned Dulce de Leche and whipped topping. Slowly mix the Dulce de Leche into the whipped topping until blended. Allow to chill until thickened. (Tip: Chilling time can be reduced by cooling the caramel truffle layer in the freezer.)
To prepare the cake: Place the brownie layer onto a cake plate. Cover with the chocolate mousse layer, spreading evenly. Top the chocolate mousse layer with the caramel truffle layer. Place in the fridge or freezer and chill for an hour. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and top with fresh whipped cream, if desired. (Tip: You can use purchased chocolate sauce or make your own by melting milk chocolate chips with heavy whipping cream until melted.) Slice into bars, if desired. The bars (or cake, if you prefer not to cut it into bars) must be stored in the fridge or freezer.
Printable Recipe:
- 1 package Annie’s Organic Double Chocolate Brownie Mix, prepared as directed on package
- For Caramel Mousse:
- 1 can (11 ounces) Dulce de Leche
- 1 container (12 ounces) whipped topping
- For Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 package (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 heavy whipping cream
- 1 container (12 ounce) whipped topping
- For Topping: 1/4 cup chocolate fudge ice cream topping
- Prepare brownies as directed on package. Bake at 350 degrees F in a greased 8″ by 8″ pan 25-30 minutes. Remove brownies from oven. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- To make caramel mousse: Mix together the can of Dulce De Leche and whipped topping until blended. Chill 30 minutes. Store in freezer until ready to use.
- To make Chocolate Mousse:
- Mix chocolate chips and cream together over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Stir in whipped topping and chill 30 minutes.
- To assemble brownie bars:
- Place brownie layer on cake pan. Spread chocolate mousse layer over brownies. Spread caramel truffle layer over chocolate mousse layer. Drizzle with chocolate fudge. Store in fridge or freezer until serving.
Although this recipe is a little complicated due to the chilling times and is definitely a lot of calories, it’s the perfect holiday treat. You’ll be asked to prepare this dessert again and again!
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What is your favorite decadent dessert to prepare during the holidays?
I usually make divinity over the holidays but these look really good!
This is absolutely yummy! I want this now
I love caramel. It’s one of my favorite ingredients in desserts. I have a feeling I would love these.
Yum! Now I need to make these for sure!
I love this brand. They have such great flavor along with a healthier option.
I had to stare at those for a while. Hello…YUM!
Oh yum! Your Chocolate Caramel Truffle Brownie Bars look amazing! I never knew Annie’s made brownie mix. Will have to check it out.
This look very tasty.
The pictures alone look scrumptious.
These chocolate caramel truffle brownie bars look so delicious. I will have to make these for our Christmas party this year. Everyone will love these brownies for sure. Yummy!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
WOW! i think I just blew my diet looking at these. They look so yummy. I love brownies and caramel together!
These brownie bars look so good! I love every piece of it, I don’t want to share! 😉
Chocolate and caramel flavor combination is so good. One of my favorite flavor. Love it.
This is so good. Looks so delicious and yummy.. I will surely add this on my list..
HOLY MOLY these bars look sinfully delicious!! I need to make these ASAP!
I LOVE Annie’s (especially there Mac & Cheese and organic fruit snacks!). These Chocolate Caramel Truffle Brownie Bars look super yummy. I’ll definitely have to try these out for myself soon.
This looks soooo mouth watering and delicious. I imagine how fluffy it is when it first enters your mouth 🙂
That looks so delicious! Great recipe! I’ll be making these for sure for the holidays!
Oh wow, this looks amazing. I had no idea there was mixes like this. This is pretty awesome I WILL have to try them!
I had no idea Annie’s had baking mixes like this! I need to find it! This looks amazing!
I’m drooling and the thought of such deliciousness. My daughter is over my should asking me to make this. lol
Wow those look like heaven! I need to start making a list of what I am going to make for Christmas.
I’m definitely liking this idea. The chocolate mousse and caramel sound so good with the brownie layer. Yum!
Those look so good! We love brownies. I must try this!
These look so delicious! Caramel is one of my favorites!
Brownies are one of our favorite desserts. I love how you brought them up to a whole new level of deliciousness!
My family loves brownies, and this recipe looks and sounds so delicious. I think this would be a fabulous dessert for a holiday party, too.
Oh my gosh these look amazing! I was just looking for the perfect treat to bring to a tailgate this weekend. Guess I’ve found it!
Oh yum now this sounds like the most perfect afternoon snack – I could tuck into one right now with a cup of tea yum!
Truffles brownies chocolate well what more could a girl want. These sound yummy
These look so tasty. I’m a huge fan of mousse. If I tried it and messed up the mousse (which is a quite possible), I’d just eat it right out of the bowl.
I know what I’m baking at my house this weekend! This is absolutely perfect and I’m already craving them. I cannot wait to make them.
Well, you’ve just won the internet for the rest of my life. I can’t think of anything better than a brownie topped with mousse.
Easy desserts are my favorite!! This sounds really good, I know this would be a hit with a girl’s night in as a dessert!
OMG. You have topped a brownie with mousse. I cannot even begin to describe how much I am going to enjoy devouring these after I make them. I’m NOT sharing!
That look absolutely amazing. I mean, of course, brownies are always a winner, but what you did with them is just fantastic!
This is my kind of dessert! It’s beautiful and looks so festive and tasty. I can see how your guests went wild over this dessert. Yum!