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Tiramisu Brownies

Fudgy espresso brownies topped with mascarpone cream and cocoa dusting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Mascarpone Layer
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
Topping
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk melted butter and sugars until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until thick.
  4. Mix espresso powder with warm water and stir into batter.
  5. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until combined.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips and spread batter into pan.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes and cool completely.
  8. Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Whip cream to stiff peaks and fold into mascarpone mixture.
  10. Spread topping over brownies and dust with cocoa powder.
  11. Chill 1–2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

Chilling ensures clean slices and best texture.