Out of This World Fudgy Brownie Tiramisu
Brownies + tiramisu = 😍. With layers of traditional tiramisu and a twist of chocolaty brownie goodness, this combo is a match made in dessert heaven. Skip the day-of prep stress that comes with entertaining and make this dessert in stages—prep the brownie ahead of time and freeze it, then whisk the tiramisu topping a day or two before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Fudgy Brownie Mix
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1⁄4 cup milk, your choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup light cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon (ground)
- 1 cup whipping cream, divided
- 1⁄2 cup strongly brewed coffee, room temperature
- 10–12 Ladyfinger biscuits
Preparation
- Lightly oil Square Steamer or a microwavable 8" silicone square pan.
- In a large bowl, combine mix and melted butter until well combined. Stir in eggs, milk, and vanilla. Scrape into pan; smooth top.
- Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 min. Let cool completely in pan. (See Tip if making brownies ahead of time.)
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese with icing sugar and cinnamon until smooth. Beat in 2 tbsp whipping cream to loosen the mixture, then add the remaining whipping cream. Beat on high until stiff peaks form when beaters are lifted. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream mixture over brownies.
- Pour coffee into a shallow bowl. One at a time, dip ladyfingers into coffee, turning over quickly to lightly coat each side. Arrange on top of brownie, breaking to fit, as needed. Discard any leftover coffee.
- Dollop remaining whipped cream mixture over ladyfingers; spread evenly to cover. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hr, or up to overnight. Dust with cocoa before serving, if desired.
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Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 220, Fat 14 g (Saturated 8 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g (Fiber g, Sugars 15 g), Protein 4 g.
Tips
If making brownie ahead, rest in pan for 6 min, then unmold. Seal tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or freeze for up to 2 weeks. Place brownie back into the steamer to continue the recipe.
Swap cream cheese for mascarpone cheese. Mascarpone is traditional for tiramisu and has a lighter consistency.
Add 1 tbsp orange or coffee-flavoured liqueur to coffee before dunking ladyfingers.
To bake brownies in the oven, decrease the amount of milk in the recipe to 2 tbsp, and bake in preheated 350° F oven for 20–25 min, or until toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few crumbs on it.