Fudge Brownie Bites With Cherry Mousse

Photo: Jo Ann

Ingredients

1 box (19.5- ounce) traditional fudge brownie mix

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup water

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

1/4 cup cold water

cup boiling water

2 cups heavy whipping cream

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (about 25)

3 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice

Preparation

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

In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate morsels. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 18 minutes; cool completely.

Cut brownies using a 1-1/2 inch round cutter. Place on a serving tray; set aside.

In a small bowl, soften getatin in 1/4 cup cold water, let stand 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup boiling water, stirring until gelatin dissolves.

In a medium bowl, beat whipping cream with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Gently stir in gelatin mixture, cherries, and juice. Cover and chill 2 hours.

To serve, pipe or spoon cherry mousse onto prepared brownies.