These easy tiramisu brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with a creamy mascarpone swirl infused with espresso—bringing together two iconic desserts in one simple, crowd-pleasing bar.
Brownie Layer:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp espresso powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
Tiramisu Swirl:
4 oz mascarpone cheese
2 oz cream cheese
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp espresso powder
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment.
Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Cool slightly.
Whisk in sugar, then eggs, vanilla, and espresso powder.
Fold in flour and salt just until combined. Spread into pan.
In a separate bowl, mix all swirl ingredients until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls of swirl on brownie batter and swirl with a knife.
Bake for 28–32 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.
Store in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Optional: Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Add a splash of Kahlúa to the mascarpone for an adult twist.