Tiramisu Brownies
These Tiramisu Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate layers with a creamy, coffee-kissed topping. Perfect for dessert lovers who crave indulgence without using any alcohol or complicated ingredients.
Ingredients
### Brownie Layer:
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- - 1/2 cup brown sugar
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp warm water
- - 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- - 1/4 tsp salt
- - 1/2 tsp baking powder
### Cream Layer:
- - 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened
- - 4 oz cream cheese softened
- - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- - 1/2 tsp alcohol-free coffee extract
- - 1 egg yolk
### Optional:
- - Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
- Whisk melted butter with sugars. Add eggs and coffee mixture; stir well.
- Mix in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Pour into the pan and spread evenly.
- Beat mascarpone, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add coffee extract and yolk; mix gently.
- Spoon over brownie batter and spread.
- Bake 28–32 mins until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool, then refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
## Recipe Notes:
- Use room temperature dairy for smooth blending.
- Chill before slicing for best results.
- Can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations:
Serve cold with coffee or milk. Try adding chocolate chips, or swirl melted chocolate into the cream layer before baking for a fun twist. ## Expert Tips:
- Use instant coffee in the brownie layer to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Let brownies cool fully before refrigerating to avoid condensation.
- Don’t overbake—the center should be slightly jiggly. ## FAQs:
- Can I skip the cream cheese? Yes, replace with more mascarpone.
- Can I use brewed coffee instead of extract? Yes, just reduce the liquid elsewhere slightly.
- Can these be made dairy-free? Use dairy-free cream cheese and butter substitutes. ## Conclusion:
Give these Tiramisu Brownies a try—you won’t regret it! Snap a photo and tag us online or leave a comment with how yours turned out.
- Use room temperature dairy for smooth blending.
- Chill before slicing for best results.
- Can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations:
Serve cold with coffee or milk. Try adding chocolate chips, or swirl melted chocolate into the cream layer before baking for a fun twist. ## Expert Tips:
- Use instant coffee in the brownie layer to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Let brownies cool fully before refrigerating to avoid condensation.
- Don’t overbake—the center should be slightly jiggly. ## FAQs:
- Can I skip the cream cheese? Yes, replace with more mascarpone.
- Can I use brewed coffee instead of extract? Yes, just reduce the liquid elsewhere slightly.
- Can these be made dairy-free? Use dairy-free cream cheese and butter substitutes. ## Conclusion:
Give these Tiramisu Brownies a try—you won’t regret it! Snap a photo and tag us online or leave a comment with how yours turned out.