Tiramisu Brownie with Mascarpone

Combining arguably two of the best desserts around: Tiramisu and Brownies. Layers of rich mocha brownies, coffee spiked mascarpone topped with a dusting of cocoa.

Ingredients

For the Brownie

120g unsalted butter, melted

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

50ml espresso coffee brewed

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp baking powder

For the Mascarpone

225g mascarpone cheese

4 tbsp espresso

1 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

Step 1

Add the mascarpone and coffee to a bowl, whisk until thick and set aside.

Step 2

Preheat the Oven to 175c/350°f and line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined. Whisk in the eggs, cocoa powder, flour, espresso and baking powder and stir until combined.

Step 4

Pour into the baking pan and place into the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are set. Cool completely before slicing into 9 pieces.

Step 5

To assemble, place a brownie on a plate and spoon a little of the mascarpone mixture. Add another brownie on top. Top with more mascarpone mixture and dust with cocoa powder.

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