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Tiramisu Brownies Recipe

Tiramisu Brownies Recipe
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These Tiramisu Brownies combine the rich, fudgy texture of classic brownies with the creamy, coffee-infused mascarpone topping of traditional tiramisu, creating a decadent dessert perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

  • 100 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped)
  • 50 g natural cocoa powder
  • 230 g unsalted butter (roughly cubed)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 100 g all-purpose flour

Mascarpone Cream

  • 250 g mascarpone cheese (cold)
  • 200 g whipping cream (cold)
  • 50 g powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ladyfinger Soak

  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 150 g hot water
  • 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur or dark rum (e.g. Kahlua) (optional)
  • 12 ladyfingers

Topping

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper on the bottom and sides, overlapping sheets in a T-shape and securing with binder clips if desired.
  2. Chocolate mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped chocolate and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  3. Brown butter: In a small pan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the milk solids separate, bubble, and turn golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Melt chocolate: Pour the browned butter over the chocolate and cocoa powder mixture. Let it sit for 3 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully melted. Set aside.
  5. Egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 3 minutes until well combined and slightly frothy. Gradually stream in the chocolate-butter mixture while continuously whisking.
  6. Fold in flour: Add the all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fill pan: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and use an offset spatula to spread evenly into the corners.
  8. Bake: Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with some moist crumbs.
  9. Cool: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack or in the fridge to room temperature. The brownie layer can remain slightly warm when adding the topping, but the pan edges should be cool to prevent melting.
  10. Whip cream: Using an electric mixer, beat the cold mascarpone cheese until creamy and loosened. Add the cold whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then beat until thickened and just holds its shape, about 5-10 minutes.
  11. Prepare ladyfinger soak: In a shallow bowl, stir espresso powder into the hot water. Add coffee liqueur or dark rum if using and mix well.
  12. Dip ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso soak for about one second per side, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Arrange the soaked ladyfingers in rows over the cooled brownie layer.
  13. Spread cream: Evenly spread the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers using an offset spatula.
  14. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu brownies for at least 1 hour to set the cream and soften the ladyfingers.
  15. Dust with cocoa powder: Before slicing, dust the top generously with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve. Lift the brownies out of the pan with the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares, wiping the knife clean between cuts for neat slices.

Notes

  • Using room temperature eggs helps the batter mix more evenly.
  • Be sure not to soak the ladyfingers too long to prevent a soggy dessert.
  • For a boozier flavor, increase coffee liqueur, but it is optional.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Allow brownies to cool sufficiently before layering to avoid melting the mascarpone cream.
  • You can substitute strong brewed espresso for the espresso powder soak if preferred.

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