Tiramisu Brownies: 8-Ingredient Irresistible Coffee-Chocolate Fusion
Tiramisu Brownies combine fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy espresso mascarpone topping and a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant layered dessert.
Ingredients
For the brownie base:
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
For the mascarpone topping:
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
½ cup powdered sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso
Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line 8×8 pan.
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Melt butter and stir in sugar and cocoa.
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Whisk in eggs and vanilla.
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Stir in flour and salt.
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Spread batter in pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
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Cool completely.
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Beat mascarpone and powdered sugar.
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Whip cream and fold into mascarpone.
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Stir in espresso.
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Spread topping over cooled brownies.
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Chill at least 2 hours.
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Dust with cocoa before slicing.
Notes
Chill thoroughly for clean slices.
Use strong espresso for balanced flavor.
Store refrigerated.