Tiramisu Brownies ☕🍫

Say hello to your new favorite dessert mash-up: Tiramisu Brownies!!

It’s everything you love about a rich, fudgy brownie layered with the creamy, coffee-kissed flavors of tiramisu—but made with simple, real food ingredients. The base is gooey, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar. Almond butter keeps the texture dense and fudgy while adding healthy fats, and the whipped mascarpone cream layer is light, silky, and just sweet enough. A dusting of cocoa powder on top seals the deal for that classic tiramisu touch.

This recipe proves dessert can be both indulgent and nourishing—comforting enough for a cozy night in, yet elegant enough to bring to dinner parties or celebrations.

The Recipe

Brownie Layer

• 2 cups all-natural almond butter or any all-natural nut butter

• 2 eggs (or flax eggs)

• 1 ¼ cups maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• ½ cup chocolate chips

Mascarpone Cream Layer

• 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled

• 6 oz mascarpone cheese

• ⅓ cup organic powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Organic Cocoa Powder, for dusting

Instructions

1. Bake the Brownies

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.

   • In a stand mixer, beat the almond butter until smooth. Mix in eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.

   • Add cacao, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

   • Spread into the pan, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top, and bake for 35–40 minutes until mostly set.

   • Let cool completely.

2. Whip the Cream Layer

   • Beat the heavy whipping cream in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form.

   • In a separate bowl, blend mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

   • Fold in the whipped cream until fluffy and combined.

3. Assemble

   • Spread a thin layer of cream over the cooled brownies.

   • Pipe or spoon the rest into dollops on top.

   • Finish with a generous dusting of cocoa powder.

4. Chill & Serve

   • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing to let the flavors meld together.

Why You’ll Love Them

• Tiramisu twist: Creamy mascarpone topping takes these beyond your average brownie.

• Rich but balanced: Fudgy chocolate + airy cream = perfection.

• Impress without stress: Easy steps, bakery-style results.

• Make-ahead friendly: They taste even better chilled the next day.

This is the kind of dessert that turns heads at the table—the best of both worlds in one bite. Classic tiramisu vibes, but with the dense, fudgy brownie base we all crave.

If you make them, be sure to share and tag @WhatRobinEats—I want to see your tiramisu brownie masterpieces! ✨

Tiramisu Brownies ☕🍫

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups all-natural almond butter or other natural nut butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cacao powder OR 1/4 cup cacao powder + 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (as clean ingredients as possible)

Cream Layer

• 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 oz mascarpone cheese
• 1/3 cup organic powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• cacao powder for dusting

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the sides for easy removal.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the nut butter on medium speed, then mix in the eggs or flax eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add in the cacao powder and baking soda until the dough comes together. Stir in the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top of the brownies and drizzle on the caramel sauce. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool completely for fudge center to set.

For the cream layer

• In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until still peaks form and set aside.
• In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until well blended. Fold in the heavy whipping cream until incorporated. Spread a thin layer of the mixture on top of the brownies and then transfer the rest to a piping bag.
• Pipe dollops of the cream over the layer and then dust the top with cocoa powder. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

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