Description
These Tiramisu Brownies start with a fudgy brownie base, espresso ladyfingers, and creamy mascarpone topping. A delicious twist on a classic tiramisu recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 Tablespoon instant Espresso powder
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Marsala wine
- 10 ladyfinger cookies, trimmed to fit if needed
- 8 ounce mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in chocolate chips and sugar.
- Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring completely after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir in JUST until mixed and no longer see dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into dish and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before adding the topping.
- In a bowl, combine hot water, espresso, sugar, and marsala wine until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the espresso mixture for a couple seconds per side, then layer them tightly across the top of the cooled brownies. Trim the ends if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese with cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until medium stiff peaks form.
- Spread cheese over the top of the ladyfinger layer. Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder. Chill for 4-6 hours, or overnight, for best texture.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor.
- Adjust the amount of espresso based on your preference.
- Chill overnight for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tiramisu Brownies, brownies, dessert, Italian dessert