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Tiramisu Brownies with Espresso and Mascarpone for a Rich, Coffee-Infused Dessert


  • Author: Valentina Lewis
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

☕ Indulge in these Tiramisu Brownies, combining the rich flavors of espresso and mascarpone for a coffee-infused delight.
🍫 Treat yourself to a dessert that’s both fudgy and creamy with layers of classic tiramisu taste!


Ingredients

Scale

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup bittersweet or dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla paste
1 cup hot brewed espresso
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
2 large egg yolks for filling
1/4 cup granulated sugar for filling
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
2/3 cup cold heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
16 Savoiardi ladyfingers
Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour and salt; set aside. Melt butter with chocolate over low heat. Whisk in cocoa and espresso powders.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, yolk, and vanilla until fluffy.
4. Fold melted chocolate into egg mixture, then gently fold in flour mixture.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan, bake 18-25 minutes until moist crumbs cling to a toothpick.
6. Cool brownies, then make espresso soak by dissolving sugar in hot espresso, adding liqueur.
7. For mascarpone filling, heat egg yolks and sugar over simmering water, whisking until thickened at 145°F. Cool.
8. Beat yolk mixture with mascarpone. Whip cream with vanilla to stiff peaks, fold into mascarpone.
9. Brush brownies with espresso soak, spread a layer of mascarpone cream.
10. Dip ladyfingers briefly in espresso, layer over mascarpone, spread remaining cream.
11. Dust with cocoa powder, refrigerate 1-2 hours before slicing.

Notes

🥄 Use a scale for dry ingredients for accuracy.
❄️ Cool brownies thoroughly before adding filling.
🧊 Drain excess liquid from mascarpone if watery to keep consistency.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Chilling time: 1-2 hours
  • Cook Time: 18-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 668
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 285mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 25g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 67g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 223mg

Keywords: Tiramisu, Brownies, Espresso, Mascarpone