French Silk Pie Brownies

By srumbel

Easy Fudgy brownies with a dreamy French silk topping!
from thatskinnychickcanbake.com

Ingredients

• For Brownies:
• 1 box fudge brownie mix
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• For Topping:
• One 4-ounce German chocolate bar, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cubed
• One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature Coupons
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• One 16-ounce tub frozen whipped topping, such as Cool-Whip, thawed
• Chocolate curls, for decorating (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare and bake the brownies according to the package directions. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Microwave the German chocolate pieces and butter together in a large microwave-safe bowl on high for 30 seconds. Stir, and then melt for another 15 seconds. Stir until smooth and melted.
Beat in the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until combined. Fold in half the whipped topping (8 ounces).
Spread the French silk filling over the brownies. Top with the remaining whipped topping and garnish with chocolate curls, if using.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set, before cutting into squares.

Notes
Total time varies depending on brand of brownie mix. I used a Ghirardelli mix and made these in a 9 x 9-inch baking pan. The smaller pan made for a thicker topping, but if you want to feed a crowd, make sure your brownie mix has baking instructions for a 9 x 13-inch pan. I bought mine without checking!
I used a Cool Whip substitute made with cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla.

Serves: 16 brownies