Tasto the New Year with These Champagne Brownie Mousse Shooters
Ring in the New Year with a show-stopping dessert that combines indulgence and elegance! These Champagne Brownie Mousse Shooters feature rich, fudgy brownie layers paired with airy mousse and a hint of champagne. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, they’re not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Serve these elegant shooters at your New Year’s Eve party to delight your guests and make your dessert table shine.
Ingredients
For the brownies:
1 box brownie mix (or your favorite homemade brownie recipe)
Ingredients required as per the brownie mix (usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the champagne mousse:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup champagne
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the brownies:
- Preheat your oven as per the brownie mix instructions.
- Bake the brownies according to the package or your homemade recipe. Once baked, let them cool completely.
- Crumble the brownies into small pieces.
- Make the champagne mousse:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, champagne, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Chill the mousse for 30 minutes.
- Assemble the shooters:
- In small, clear glasses, layer crumbled brownies, followed by champagne mousse. Repeat the layers until the glasses are nearly full.
- Top each shooter with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
- Chill and serve:
- Refrigerate the shooters for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Chill time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Baking Pro Tips
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling white grape juice or a champagne-flavored extract.
- Use clear glasses or small dessert cups to showcase the beautiful layers.
- To save time, prepare the brownies a day in advance.
- For extra decadence, drizzle chocolate syrup between the layers.
These Champagne Brownie Mousse Shooters are a crowd-pleasing dessert that brings together the richness of brownies, the lightness of mousse, and the celebratory touch of champagne. They’re perfect for New Year’s Eve or any festive occasion. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they’ll leave your guests raving long after the last bite.
These Champagne Brownie Mousse Shooters are a crowd-pleasing dessert that brings together the richness of brownies, the lightness of mousse, and the celebratory touch of champagne. They’re perfect for New Year’s Eve or any festive occasion. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they’ll leave your guests raving long after the last bite.