Description
Indulgent Tiramisu Brownies featuring fudgy chocolate brownies topped with espresso-infused mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa—a decadent mash-up of classic tiramisu and rich chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi‑sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all‑purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1–2 tbsp strong brewed espresso or espresso powder
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8″ baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang.
- Melt butter and chopped chocolate together until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are set but center remains slightly gooey. Cool completely in pan.
- Meanwhile, whip mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and espresso until smooth and spreadable.
- Once brownies are cooled, spread the espresso‑mascarpone layer evenly over the top.
- Dust with cocoa powder or additional espresso powder.
- Chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to allow layers to meld and firm up before slicing.
Notes
- Swirl espresso-chocolate ganache into the mascarpone layer for a marbled look.
- Stir mocha chocolate chips into the brownie batter for extra coffee flavor.
- Add a splash of coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa) to the mascarpone for an adult twist.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate, cocoa-dusted ladyfingers, or crushed espresso beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
