Tiramisu Cake Meets Brownies – Decadent Dessert Bars
Tiramisu Brownies combine a fudgy espresso-infused brownie base with a creamy mascarpone topping and a dusting of cocoa powder for a layered dessert inspired by classic tiramisu.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours including chilling
- Yield: 9 to 12 squares 1x
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream, cold
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur optional
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Cool slightly.
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Whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and espresso.
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Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
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Spread batter in pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
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Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Beat mascarpone with powdered sugar and liqueur, then fold in whipped cream.
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Spread mascarpone mixture over cooled brownies and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
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Dust with cocoa powder before slicing and serving.
Notes
Cool brownies fully before adding topping. Chill thoroughly for clean slices.