Tiramisu Brownies

A ridiculously fudgy mocha brownie is topped with tangy whipped cream frosting and espresso powder in these Tiramisu Brownies! Guys, these are the best brownies I’ve had in ages!

There’s honestly nothing better than a good brownie. And a great brownie? Well, that is almost too much to handle.

This brownie, friends, is a great brownie. So great that I said “wow” when I first bit into it. So did my assistant. We couldn’t get enough.

Rebe came home later that day, and she was blown away by how good they were, too. Two nights later we were sitting on the couch and I said “you know… we still have brownies left over.”

“Those brownies?” she asked?

Like, they’re freaking winners. 

Let’s break it down.

I came up with my new favorite brownie base. You see, when you’re making a brownie with frosting on top, you have to treat it differently than when making a naked brownie. With frosting-topped brownies, you need to make sure your brownies aren’t too thick, and that they provide a no-frills yet perfectly delicious base for that delectable frosting.

These brownies fit that criteria. They’re so rich that they could be mistaken for fudge. Just how I like em.

In the brownies I used a few dashes of DeLallo’s instant espresso powder. It was like using an extract, only easier. The flavor was the right amount of mocha without tasting bitter.

In keeping with the classic tiramisu flavors (coffee & cream), on top I made a whipped cream & cream cheese frosting. It’s light and airy from the whipped cream, but tangy and rich from the cream cheese.

Of course, what’s a tiramisu without a dusting of espresso? I used my handy instant espresso powder for a gorgeous coffee finish.

Because it’s unsweetened espresso powder, these brownies have a great bite to them. It offsets the sweetness of the brownies wonderfully.

Oh brownies, I will love you forever. Honestly, I may have brownies at my wedding instead of a cake. Not that I’m planning that yet, but just thinking about it, and who wouldn’t be excited to have brownies at a wedding?!

Happy Friday, everyone. Hope you have a fantastic weekend.

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RECIPE

Tiramisu Brownies

Ingredients

For the brownies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 4 teaspoons DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder

For the whipped frosting

• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• DeLallo Instant Espresso Powder, for dusting

Directions

For the brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8"x8" square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter for 30 seconds. Remove, stir in chocolate chips, and microwave for an additional 10-15 seconds, until both butter and chocolate are fully melted. Allow to cool slightly.
3. Whisk in brown sugar and egg by hand for 1 minute, until the mixture looks shiny. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder, then mix dry ingredients into wet.
4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the brownies comes out mostly clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting

1. In a standing mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Remove from bowl and set aside.
2. In the same bowl, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy, about 30 seconds. Turn mixer to low speed and carefully add in the whipped cream. Mix until just combined.
3. Spread whipped frosting over brownies, then dust with additional espresso powder (I used a fine mesh strainer to dust!).
4. Cut into 9 squares. DEVOUR.

by Sarah | Broma Bakery

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This post is sponsored by DeLallo. All opinions are 100% my own.