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Tiramisu Brownies

Love brownies and tiramisu? This easy Tiramisu Brownies recipe combines a rich fudgy chocolate brownie base with creamy mascarpone filling, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa powder. It’s the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers, perfect for holidays, dinner parties, special occasions, or whenever you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, chocolate desserts, coffee desserts, and impressive homemade treats.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 2 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Brownies

  • 100 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 50 g natural cocoa powder
  • 230 g unsalted butter, cubed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 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
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Ladyfinger Soak

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

Topping

  •  1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the chocolate, cocoa powder, and butter until smooth. Cool slightly.
  3. Whisk eggs with both sugars until combined.
  4. Mix in the chocolate mixture.
  5. Fold in the flour just until incorporated.
  6. Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 28–35 minutes.
  7. Cool the brownies completely.
  8. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and stir in the liqueur if using. Cool.
  9. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  10. Mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  11. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
  12. Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture.
  13. Arrange the soaked ladyfingers over the brownies.
  14. Spread the mascarpone cream evenly on top.
  15. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  16. Dust with cocoa powder before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Chill overnight for the best flavor and clean slices.
  • Dip the ladyfingers quickly to prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Dust with cocoa powder just before serving for the freshest finish.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 32 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 16 brownies

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