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Tiramisu Brownies

Tiramisu Brownies combine fudgy brownies with coffee mascarpone cream.Bake and completely cool the chocolate brownie layer before topping.Chill for at least 2 hours, then finish with a dusting of cocoa.

Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian-American Inspired

Ingredients
  

Brownies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Mascarpone Cream

  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to make removing the brownies easier.
  • Place the butter and bittersweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Melt them together over a bain-marie, stirring until completely smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, alcohol-free vanilla, and salt until smooth and well combined.
  • Slowly pour the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture while stirring.
  • Sift the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder over the wet ingredients.
  • Gently fold everything together just until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  • Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with several moist crumbs rather than wet batter.
  • Place the pan on a wire rack and allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the topping.
  • To prepare the mascarpone cream, place the mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, salt, alcohol-free vanilla, and instant coffee powder in a mixing bowl.
  • Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture becomes smooth, light, and fluffy. Avoid excessive whipping.
  • Once the brownie layer is completely cool, spread the mascarpone coffee cream evenly over the surface.
  • Refrigerate the assembled Tiramisu Brownies for at least 2 hours. For the best set and developed flavor, chill overnight.
  • Just before serving, generously dust the mascarpone layer with unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Lift the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into squares with a clean, sharp knife.

Notes

Traditional tiramisu sometimes contains alcohol, but none is necessary here. Coffee powder provides the characteristic tiramisu flavor without adding alcohol.
Use alcohol-free vanilla extract or vanilla flavoring to keep the recipe halal-friendly.
Espresso powder can replace instant coffee powder for a stronger coffee flavor.