Tiramisu Brownies
A layered dessert featuring a fudgy chocolate brownie base topped with a creamy, coffee-infused mascarpone swirl—your ticket to a heavenly bite of indulgence.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or hand mixer
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter melted: ½ cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Cocoa Powder: ⅓ cup
- Eggs: 2 large room temperature
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Mascarpone Cheese softened: 8 ounces
- Powdered Sugar: ⅓ cup
- Espresso Powder: 1 teaspoon or 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
(Optional) Vanilla extract, chocolate chips, or extra espresso granules for added flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
- Mix Brownie Batter: Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one by one. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt just until combined.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and espresso powder until silky.
- Layer: Pour brownie batter into the pan. Spoon the mascarpone mixture on top and swirl with a knife or skewer.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Slice: Let them rest for 15 minutes before lifting out with parchment and cutting into squares.
Notes
Allergen Alert: Contains dairy (mascarpone cheese) and gluten (all-purpose flour).
Special Technique: Swirl the two batters to create a marbled effect without overmixing.
Special Technique: Swirl the two batters to create a marbled effect without overmixing.