These Tiramisu Brownies are indulgent, creamy and delicious. They have a gooey, fudgy texture and a velvety coffee-flavored mascarpone topping and are dusted with cocoa powder. Serve as dessert!
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This dessert combines the flavors of two delectable desserts: brownies and tiramisu! The brownie has a decadent chocolate and coffee flavor with a fudgy texture, and the mascarpone topping is creamy and laced with coffee. Then, it is topped with cocoa powder to resemble the classic tiramisu. These tiramisu brownies have it all!
Serve these classic twist brownies with white chocolate sauce or Whipped Dark Chocolate Ganache.
Why This Recipe Works
- The combination of chocolate coffee and mascarpone cream makes every mouthful of these tiramisu brownies a true delight.
- These tiramisu brownies are a bakery-style dessert that can be easily made at home.
- It is an excellent addition to any dessert menu. Serve it alongside Easy Tiramisu Cake with Ladyfingers, Homemade Hot Chocolate Drink and Hazelnut Coffee Cake.
- You can double or triple this tiramisu brownies recipe to feed more people.
Tiramisu Brownies Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Dark chocolate: Select good-quality dark chocolate to give the tiramisu brownies a rich chocolatey flavor.
- Sugar: Use brown sugar for a rich caramel-like flavor and white sugar for sweetness.
- Eggs: Use large eggs.
- Plain flour: Sift the flour to remove lumps and dirt to give the tiramisu brownies a moist, consistent texture.
- Coffee: Brew two shots of espresso or instant coffee. Select a good brand for the best flavor.
Mascarpone Cream:
- Mascarpone cheese: Ensure the mascarpone is at room temperature to achieve the desired texture.
- Heavy cream: Use full-fat cream for the best texture.
- Granulated sugar: For sweetness.
- Vanilla bean: Vanilla beans add a rich flavor to the topping, but you can swap this for vanilla extract if you have none.
- Espresso powder: Select good-quality espresso for a rich coffee flavor.
Tips and Substitutions
- Alcohol: You can soak the tiramisu brownies in marsala wine, sambuca, amaretto, dark rum or brandy to mimic tiramisu flavors.
- Brownies: To save time, use a brownie box mix and follow the rest of the recipe.
- Slicing: Have a cup of warm water and a paper towel when slicing the tiramisu brownies. Clean the knife with warm water and wipe it with a paper towel to achieve clean slices.
- Toppings: Alternative topping options for chocolate lovers include White Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache, Whipped White Chocolate Pistachio Ganache or the Best Milk Chocolate Ganache.
How to Make Tiramisu Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Then, line a square 8 or 9" baking tin with parchment paper. Add chopped dark chocolate and butter to a bowl.
- Heat dark chocolate and butter in the microwave for 30-second intervals and stir in between.
- Repeat the previous step until the mixture has fully melted.
- Then, pour brown sugar and granulated sugar into the melted chocolate.
- Next, add one egg to the bowl and whisk until it disappears. Repeat this step with the remaining eggs.
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt into the batter.
- Gently fold until fully combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepped tin.
- Smooth the brownies and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Once the brownies are baked, remove them from the oven.
- Poke holes into the brownie.
- Pour espresso shots into the brownies and set aside to cool.
- As the brownies bake, prepare the mascarpone topping. Pour heavy cream and mascarpone into a bowl.
- Whisk the mascarpone and heavy cream for 30 seconds or until combined.
- Next, add espresso powder and sugar to the bowl.
- Whisk for 2-3 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
17. Add the mascarpone cream on top once the brownies have cooled.
18. and 19. Smooth the mascarpone until flat.
20. Then, use a sieve to dust cocoa powder on top of the tiramisu brownies.
21. Gently remove the tiramisu brownies from the square tin, then unfold the parchment paper from the edges.
22. Use a knife to cut the brownies into equal-sized squares.
23. Serve these dreamy tiramisu brownies for dessert during Christmas, birthdays, and other special occasions.
Recipe FAQs
Wrap the tiramisu brownies tightly in plastic wrap or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Yes, tiramisu brownies can be made a day in advance. Once the brownies are baked, let them cool, wrap them tightly with plastic wrap to ensure no air enters them and refrigerate overnight. Prepare the mascarpone cream just before serving and top with cocoa powder.
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Tiramisu Brownies
Equipment
- 8" or 9" square metal baking pan
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 113 g unsalted butter
- 200 g of dark chocolate
- 100 g brown sugar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 90 g of all-purpose flour sifted
- A pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 shots of espresso or instant coffee
Mascarpone Cream
- 250 g mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 50 g sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon of espresso powder
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking tin with parchment paper.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate and butter to a bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Mix the brown sugar and granulated sugar into the melted chocolate.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking each until fully incorporated.
- Then, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into the mixture and gently fold or whisk until combined.
- Next, pour the brownie batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until done.
- Once the brownies are ready, remove from the oven and poke holes into the brownies. Pour the espresso shots over the brownies and set aside to cool.
Mascarpone Cream
- For the mascarpone topping, whisk together the mascarpone cheese and heavy cream for about 30 seconds until combined.
- Then, add the espresso powder and powdered sugar, then whisk for 2-3 minutes until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the mascarpone cream evenly over the cooled brownies and smooth the top.
- Dust the tiramisu brownies with cocoa powder using a sieve.
- Carefully remove the brownies from the tin and peel away the parchment paper.
- Cut the brownies into equal-sized squares and enjoy!
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Notes
- Alcohol: To mimic the flavors of tiramisu, you can soak the brownies in Marsala wine, Sambuca, Amaretto, dark rum, or brandy.
- Brownies: Save time by using a brownie mix and following the remaining steps of the recipe.
- Slicing: Keep a cup of warm water and a paper towel handy when cutting the brownies. Dip the knife in the warm water and wipe it clean with a paper towel for neat, clean slices.
Jen
Nothing beats these tiramisu brownies. They are chocolatey, creamy and rich in coffee flavor. This truly is a crowd pleasing dessert!