Cosmic Brownie Lush

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A cosmic brownie lush is a step above the classic cosmic brownie! We're starting with a base of rich, fudgy chocolate brownie and adding a cream cheese and chocolate pudding layer and then a chocolate ganache adorned with rainbow sprinkles. You can't get any more decadent or delicious!

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Chill Time 4

Total Time 4 45

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

For the brownie layer

18 ounce brownie mix + ingredients called for on box (oil, water, egg, etc.)

For the chocolate pudding layer

8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
5.9 ounce instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups cold milk

For the chocolate ganache

1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup rainbow chocolate chips

Instructions

To make the brownie layer

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. Set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the brownie mix per the box instructions (mix together the eggs, oil, water) and pour into the prepared pan.
18 ounce brownie mix
Bake according to the package instructions, generally 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Set the brownies aside to cool.

To make the pudding layer

While the brownies are cooling, prepare the pudding layer.
Add the softened cream cheese to a small mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to whip the cream cheese.
8 ounces cream cheese
In another large mixing bowl, add the pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk together.
5.9 ounce instant chocolate pudding mix, 3 cups cold milk
Scoop the whipped cream cheese into the pudding bowl and using the electric mixer on low, combine the two.
Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
Place the pan into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

To make the ganache

To a large microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then continue at 15 second intervals, stirring between each, until the ganache is creamy and smooth.
1 cup chocolate chips, ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Pour the ganache over the pudding layer and use an offset spatula to gently spread it evenly.
Sprinkle with the rainbow chips.
¼ cup rainbow chocolate chips
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to firm up.
Slice and serve!

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Notes

Use your favorite brownie mix or 9x13 "from scratch" brownie recipe.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Use 2% milk for the pudding for a nice consistency—higher fat makes it richer, but cream can make it too thick with the cream cheese.
Semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips can be used for the ganache.
Stir in 1/4 cup of rainbow chips into the pudding layer for a fun twist.

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