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Tiramisu Brownies

Tiramisu Brownies are fudgy chocolate brownies topped with mascarpone coffee cream.
Bake the brownie base for about 30 minutes and cool completely.
Chill the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours, then dust with cocoa powder.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

Brownies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder

Mascarpone Cream

  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅛ cup sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ tablespoon instant coffee powder
  • Cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  • Melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate chips together in a heatproof bowl over a bain-marie, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
  • Gradually pour the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously until incorporated.
  • Sift the cocoa powder and flour into the bowl. Fold gently until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the brownies cool completely to room temperature.
  • While the brownies cool, prepare the mascarpone cream. Add the mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and instant coffee powder to a mixing bowl.
  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture until fluffy, smooth, and well incorporated.
  • Spread the mascarpone cream evenly over the completely cooled brownies.
  • Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu brownies for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, so the topping can set and the flavors can meld.
  • Just before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

For a less sweet topping, reduce the sugar in the mascarpone cream slightly. You can also garnish with a combination of cocoa powder and finely grated dark chocolate for extra chocolate flavor.
These brownies are especially delicious served cold alongside coffee, tea, or a glass of cold milk.