Fudge Brownie Bites With Cherry Mousse

6 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Prepare Brownie Batter

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan.

   In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes, then stir in the chocolate morsels.

2. 02

   Fill the Pan

   Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
3. 03

   Bake and Cool

   Bake for 18 minutes, then let the brownies cool completely in the pan before handling.
4. 04

   Cut Brownie Bites

   Once the brownies are completely cool, use a 1-1/2 inch round cutter to cut out individual brownie bites.
5. 05

   Soften Gelatin

   Arrange the cut brownie bites on a serving tray and set them aside.

   In a small bowl, soften the gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Let it stand for 2 minutes.

6. 06

   Make and Chill Mousse

   Add 1/3 cup boiling water to the softened gelatin, stirring until it completely dissolves.

   In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until it becomes foamy. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the dissolved gelatin mixture, the maraschino cherries, and 3 tablespoons of the cherry juice from the jar. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the mousse is set.

   To serve, either pipe or spoon the cherry mousse onto the prepared brownie bites.