Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted (brown it slightly if you want a nutty depth)
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp instant coffee granules
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled (espresso preferred)
Tiramisu Cream Layer
8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream
Dusting
Cocoa powder (for finishing)
Instructions
- Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- Make the Brownie Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until glossy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Dissolve instant coffee in the cooled brewed coffee. Stir into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix — you want fudgy brownies!
- Bake
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Cool completely in the pan.
- Make the Tiramisu Cream
- Beat mascarpone and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
- Mix in heavy cream until light and spreadable.
- Assemble
Once brownies are cooled, spread the tiramisu cream evenly over the top.
Chill for at least 2 hours to set.
- Finish & Serve
Dust generously with cocoa powder before slicing.
Cut into squares with a hot, clean knife for sharp edges.
✨ Pro Tips
Chill the brownies well before slicing — it helps layers stay neat.
For a true tiramisu vibe, you can brush the cooled brownies with a little coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa or Marsala wine) before adding the cream.
Store in the fridge (up to 4 days), but let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for the creamiest texture.