Homemade Tiramisu Brownies That Look Bakery-Worthy
These Homemade Tiramisu Brownies That Look Bakery-Worthy are a delightful fusion of rich, fudgy brownies and classic tiramisu flavors, featuring a coffee soak and a creamy mascarpone topping, perfect for impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free (optional)
Ingredients
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1 cup Unsalted Butter
2 cups Granulated Sugar
4 Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Espresso Powder
½ cup Brewed Espresso, cooled
2 tablespoons Coffee Liqueur
8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese, softened
1 cup Heavy Cream, cold
½ cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until glossy
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder. Combine with wet ingredients until just mixed
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack
- Prepare the coffee soak by mixing cooled espresso with optional liqueur
- Brush the coffee mixture over the cooled brownies and let absorb for a few minutes
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, and in a separate bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla
- Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture and spread evenly over brownies
- Chill for at least 4 hours before dusting with cocoa powder and serving
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
Adjust powdered sugar in the mascarpone cream to taste.