Indulge in these rich and creamy Chocolate Tiramisu Brownie Bars, combining the classic flavors of tiramisu with fudgy brownie goodness.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:25 min
Cook Time:20-25 min
Total Time:2 hrs 30 min
Yield:9 large squares 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
115g unsalted butter, melted
200g granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
40g unsweetened cocoa powder
65g all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
225g cream cheese, softened
30g powdered sugar
120ml brewed espresso, cooled
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, whipped
225g mascarpone cheese
60g powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
Bake the Brownie Base – Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper. Mix butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread evenly and bake 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.
Prepare Espresso Cream Layer – Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add espresso and vanilla, then fold in whipped cream. Spread over cooled brownies and chill for 30 minutes.
Add Mascarpone Topping – Beat mascarpone, sugar, vanilla, and espresso until fluffy. Spread evenly on top. Chill 2 hours or overnight.
Finish and Decorate – Dust with cocoa powder. Add meringue kisses or whipped cream smiles if desired.
Notes
Use decaf espresso for a gentler version.
Swap mascarpone for whipped ricotta if desired.
For a gluten-free option, replace flour with a 1:1 mix.