Rich chocolate brownies layered with espresso-soaked mascarpone cream and finished with a cocoa dusting—an easy tiramisu twist that’s make-ahead friendly and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the Brownies
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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Pinch of salt
For the Tiramisu Layer
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8 oz mascarpone cheese
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tbsp instant espresso powder
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1 tbsp hot water
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1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
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Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Melt butter and chocolate chips together until smooth.
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Stir in sugar, then eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and salt.
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Fold in cocoa powder and flour until just combined.
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Pour into pan and bake 22–26 minutes. Cool completely.
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Dissolve espresso powder in hot water; mix in liqueur if using. Brush over brownie surface.
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Beat mascarpone and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip cream separately to stiff peaks, then fold into mascarpone.
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Spread cream over brownies. Chill for at least 2 hours.
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Dust with cocoa powder before slicing and serving.