Description
Delight in the rich flavors of espresso and chocolate with these gluten-free tiramisu brownies, featuring a fudgy brownie base topped with a creamy mascarpone layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, very cold
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brewed espresso or very strong coffee, cooled
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing until shiny.
- Stir in the vanilla extract to create a smooth batter.
- Combine the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder in another bowl and whisk.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until you have a thick batter, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top looks set.
- Cool the brownies fully in the pan on a rack.
- Beat the mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently.
- Stir the cooled brewed espresso into the cream mixture.
- Spread the tiramisu cream over the cooled brownie base evenly.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
For clean slices, serve chilled and use a hot knife.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg