These tiramisu brownies are a rich dessert mashup of fudgy chocolate base, creamy mascarpone layer, and a bold espresso soak — finished with a dusting of cocoa for the perfect finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the brownie layer:
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp instant espresso (optional)
For the mascarpone layer:
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8 oz mascarpone cheese
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1 egg yolk (or whole egg)
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3 tbsp sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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2–3 tbsp heavy cream
For the espresso soak:
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¼ cup cooled espresso or strong coffee
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1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
For topping:
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1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
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Melt butter and chocolate together; let cool slightly. Stir in sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
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Fold in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and optional espresso powder. Pour into pan.
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Mix mascarpone, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth. Spread over brownie layer.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until just set. Cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours.
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Brush top with coffee soak. Let rest 15 minutes.
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Dust with cocoa powder. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.