Description
Tiramisu brownies blend two beloved desserts into one irresistible treat that will have your friends begging for the recipe. Rich chocolate meets creamy espresso mascarpone in a delightful fusion that turns classic brownies into an Italian-inspired indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to exactly 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan with butter or parchment paper.
- Melt ½ cup unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl until completely liquid.
- Stir 1 cup granulated sugar into the melted butter until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
- Whisk ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder into the butter-sugar blend thoroughly.
- Crack 2 room-temperature eggs and incorporate them into the mixture one at a time, stirring gently.
- Sprinkle ½ cup all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon espresso powder into the batter, folding until ingredients are just combined.
- Transfer half the brownie batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- In a separate bowl, beat 8 ounces mascarpone cheese until completely smooth.
- Mix 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur into the mascarpone until well blended.
- Carefully spread the mascarpone mixture over the first brownie layer.
- Top the mascarpone layer with remaining brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 32-35 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking texture.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder or cocoa-coffee powder blend right after cooling for authentic tiramisu look.
- When spreading mascarpone layer, create gentle swirls with a knife for attractive marbled effect.
- Replace coffee liqueur with strong brewed espresso if avoiding alcohol for a family-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 251 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 26 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg