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Tiramisu Brownies – Rich and Creamy Dessert

Tiramisu Brownies combine fudgy chocolate brownies with espresso mascarpone cream.The brownies are topped with a light dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder.Chill for at least one hour before slicing for clean, creamy layers.

Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American / Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

Brownies

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch metal baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Place the semisweet chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
  • Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  • Once cooled, whisk in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the dry ingredients and gently whisk or fold just until no visible streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
  • Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 20–30 minutes. The brownies are ready when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist, fudgy crumbs rather than wet batter.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely to room temperature before adding the topping.
  • For the topping, combine the heavy cream and instant espresso powder in a mixing bowl. Stir until the espresso powder has dissolved.
  • Add the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes smooth, light, and fluffy.
  • Spread the espresso mascarpone cream evenly over the cooled Tiramisu Brownies.
  • Place the remaining cocoa powder in a fine-mesh sieve and lightly dust it over the mascarpone layer.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the topping to firm up before slicing and serving.

Notes

For the deepest chocolate flavor, use good-quality semisweet baking chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder.
The espresso flavor can be adjusted according to preference. For a gentler coffee brownie recipe, slightly reduce the espresso powder in the mascarpone topping.
Serve the brownies chilled or allow them to stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for a softer, creamier texture.