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November 30, 2019 · 20 Comments

Peppermint and Chocolate Mousse Bars with Brownie Crust

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Peppermint chocolate mousse bars! Brownie base with chocolate custard and peppermint mousse. Drizzled in homemade cocoa syrup and topped with crushed candy canes! You can’t get anymore Holiday Season than this!
Peppermint chocolate mousse bars! Brownie base with chocolate custard and peppermint mousse. Drizzled in homemade cocoa syrup and topped with crushed candy canes! You can’t get anymore Holiday Season than this!

Peppermint and Chocolate Mousse Bars with Brownie Crust

Peppermint chocolate mousse bars! Brownie base with chocolate custard and peppermint mousse. Drizzled in homemade cocoa syrup and topped with crushed candy canes! You can’t get anymore Holiday Season than this!

I am a pushover for peppermint, hot fudge and brownies. But add the chocolate mousse to the mix and I can’t resist!

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

For the Crust:

  • 1 Box brownie mix of your choice, and prepared according to box directions

For the Mint Cream Layer:

  • 1 cup (1/2 pt.) cold whipping cream
  • 1/4 Tsp 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • 2 Drops green food color 

For the Chocolate Mousse:

  • 1 Box instant chocolate pudding (3.4 oz) and ingredients as indicated on box.
  • 4 oz cool whip or similar whipped cream topping, thawed

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

For the Crust:

  • Prepare brownie per box directions. Cook in glass pie pan. I used 9×11 glass pan. Set aside to cool for 1 hour.

For the Mint Cream Layer:

  • Mix by hand 4 oz cool whip,1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and several drops green food color in medium bowl until well blended. Place on top of cooled brownie layer. Chill 2 hours.

For the Chocolate Mousse:

  • Prepare chocolate pudding per directions on box. Slowly mix by hand the pudding and cool whip until well blended. Layer on top of mint cream layer and chill 2 hours.

Topping:

  • Sprinkle crushed candy canes and left over cookies on top. Top with a drizzle hot fudge. 

NOTES:

Optional: If you want to kick it up a notch, consider adding some peppermint schnapps to the pudding.Crushed Andes Mints can also be added.

NOTE: When working with peppermint extract, tread lightly. The flavor can go from wonderful to toothpaste very quickly.

Christmas season doesn’t start in my home without a gallon of mint ice cream and a jar of hot fudge sauce.

This has been a tradition since I was a kid. Unfortunately though only my daughter-in-law agrees with me. But that is fine. More for us!!

These Peppermint Chocolate Mousse Bars pick up the slack when the ice cream is gone. They have just the right balance of flavors to make you want seconds.

This recipe is perfect as it only needs whipped cream, a pudding mix, brownie mix and candy canes. Add some peppermint extract and food color and cool and you are ready to serve!

Click the link for my signature Hot Fudge Sauce

Peppermint chocolate mousse bars! Brownie base with chocolate custard and peppermint mousse. Drizzled in homemade cocoa syrup and topped with crushed candy canes! You can’t get anymore Holiday Season than this!

Peppermint Chocolate Mousse Bars

Brownie base pie filled with with chocolate custard and peppermint mousse. Add some peppermint sticks for a holiday treat.
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, peppermint, pudding
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
Adjust Servings: 10 Slices
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 Box brownie mix of your choice, and prepared according to box directions

For the Mint Cream Layer:

  • 1 cup (1/2 pt.) cold whipping cream
  • 1/4 Tsp 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 Drops green food color

For the Chocolate Mousse:

  • 1 Box instant chocolate pudding (3.4 oz) and ingredients as indicated on box.
  • 4 oz cool whip or similar whipped cream topping, thawed

Instructions

For the Crust:

  • Prepare brownie per box directions. Cook in glass pie pan. I used 9×11 glass pan. Set aside to cool for 1 hour.

For the Mint Cream Layer:

  • Mix by hand 4 oz cool whip,1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and several drops green food color in medium bowl until well blended. Place on top of cooled brownie layer. Chill 2 hours.

For the Chocolate Mousse:

  • Prepare chocolate pudding per directions on box. Slowly mix by hand the pudding and cool whip until well blended. Layer on top of mint cream layer and chill 2 hours.

Topping:

  • Sprinkle crushed candy canes and left over cookies on top. Top with a drizzle hot fudge.

Notes

Optional:
If you want to kick it up a notch, consider adding some peppermint schnapps to the pudding.
Crushed Andes Mints can also be added.
NOTE:
When working with peppermint extract, tread lightly. The flavor can go from wonderful to toothpaste very quickly.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 31g (10%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (65%) | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 230mg (10%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 22g (24%)
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  1. blankAllyson @ Southern Sunflowers says

    December 14, 2019 at 1:01 PM

    Oh my goodness, sounds decadent and absolutely delicious!! I saw peppermint, chocolate & brownie and just had to click. YUM. I’m visiting from Funtastic Friday #258. I shared Dollar Tree craft decor #113 and #114. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 14, 2019 at 1:37 PM

      Thank you for your kind words and visit Allyson. I am happy to see another lover of brownies, chocolate and peppermint!! Happy Holiday!

      Reply
  2. blankChas Greener says

    December 12, 2019 at 7:03 PM

    Love Love Love this recipe Marilyn, thanks for sharing with To Grandma’s House We Go! I’ll be featuring you next week.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 12, 2019 at 7:57 PM

      Thank you Chas for hosting! I am glad you like it. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  3. blankChas Greener says

    December 11, 2019 at 8:23 PM

    Oh Marilyn! I want this recipe right now. Mint is one of my other favorites and this sounds divine! Thanks for sharing

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    • blankMarilyn says

      December 11, 2019 at 8:35 PM

      I am glad you like it Chas! Happy holiday.

      Reply
  4. blankApril J Harris says

    December 11, 2019 at 10:30 AM

    What a lovely treat! I am such a fan of the chocolate/mint flavour combo, and I like how easy this recipe is to put together. Thank you so much for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link Party.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      December 11, 2019 at 4:10 PM

      I would love to see how you would put your touches on this Dessert April. Thank you for hosting. Happy Holiday!

      Reply
  5. blankRobin says

    December 11, 2019 at 10:16 AM

    This sounds delicious,, perfect flavors for the holidays! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us at the Creative Muster Link Party. Looking forward to seeing what you share next week! Pinned

    Merry Christmas 🎄
    Robin | Fluster Buster

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    • blankMarilyn says

      December 11, 2019 at 4:09 PM

      Thank you Robin for the pin. I love that the mint flavor doesnt overpower the dessert. Happy Holiday!

      Reply
  6. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    December 10, 2019 at 10:32 AM

    I love peppermint with chocolate! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a wonderful week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:15 PM

      I am glad you like this flavor combo Helen. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  7. blankSouthern Home Express says

    December 9, 2019 at 10:28 AM

    This looks delicious! I think I’ll try it with gluten-free ingredients. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 9, 2019 at 3:21 PM

      Thank you! Please let me know how it tastes gluten free! I need to switch over my recipes for my granddaughter. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. blankDawn Conklin says

    December 7, 2019 at 9:37 AM

    Love how easy this is to put together! This is going to be the perfect dessert to bring to our Christmas Eve party, I am sure it will be a huge success 🙂 I better make 2 (I for me and 1 for everybody else haha!)

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    • blankMarilyn says

      December 7, 2019 at 3:43 PM

      Now you sound like me Dawn. I always double my baking. The family can’t resist all the aromas. And of course I have to sample it to make sure I didn’t forget an ingredient! Enjoy.

      Reply
  9. blankMother of 3 says

    December 5, 2019 at 7:02 PM

    OH I think we might have to try making this one soon; it sounds amazing! Pinned.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      December 5, 2019 at 7:33 PM

      This is amazing. And the brownie crust just makes it all that better. Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. blankClearissa Coward says

    December 5, 2019 at 3:30 PM

    Peppermint and chocolate. Love the combination like peppermint and hot chocolate. TFS

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    • blankMarilyn says

      December 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM

      Peppermint and chocolate is what the winter time is all about for me. Hot chocolate sounds wonderful right now. I am freezing! Thank you for sharing tonight. Enjoy your week!

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