Tiramisu Brownies
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!
Servings: 9 people
Calories: 741kcal
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 vanilla extract, then the eggs, one at a time, whisking each until fully incorporated.
- Then, sift the flour 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, vanilla extract and heavy cream for about 30 seconds until combined.
- Then, add the espresso powder and powdered sugar, and 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 240g | Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.25g | Protein: 11.79g | Fat: 49.11g | Saturated Fat: 28.14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.019g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15.178g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 400mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 43.74g | Vitamin A: 1324IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 6.7mg