Description
Chocolate brownie tiramisu is a bold twist on a classic Italian dessert. Layers of rich fudgy brownie, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and mascarpone cream create an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Brownies
100 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
50 g natural cocoa powder
230 g unsalted butter, roughly cubed
4 large eggs, room temperature
150 g granulated sugar
100 g brown sugar
100 g all-purpose flour
Mascarpone Cream
250 g mascarpone cheese, cold
200 g whipping cream, cold
50 g powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Ladyfinger Soak
2 teaspoons espresso powder
150 g hot water
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur or dark rum (optional)
12 ladyfingers
Topping
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9″ baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Add chopped chocolate and cocoa powder to a bowl.
3. Brown the butter in a small pan until nutty and golden. Pour over the chocolate mixture. Let sit 3 minutes, then stir until melted.
4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Stream in the chocolate-butter mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Fold in the flour gently. Do not overmix.
6. Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 28–30 minutes. Cool completely.
7. Beat mascarpone cheese with a mixer until smooth. Add whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla; beat until thick and creamy.
8. Stir together espresso powder, hot water, and coffee liqueur in a shallow bowl.
9. Dip each ladyfinger briefly in the espresso soak and place in rows on the cooled brownie.
10. Spread mascarpone cream evenly over ladyfingers.
11. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
12. Dust with cocoa powder before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let brownies cool before topping to prevent the mascarpone from melting.
Briefly dip ladyfingers—do not soak or they will become mushy.
Chilling is essential for the perfect texture and flavor.
Brownie base can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Layering, Chilling
- Cuisine: American, Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 721
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 213mg