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