Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix together the finely chopped chocolate and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
- Melt the cubed unsalted butter in a small saucepan until browned and pour over chocolate mixture.
- Whisk room-temperature eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly mix in chocolate and butter mixture while whisking continuously.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 28-30 minutes.
- Cool the brownies in the pan on a wire rack.
- Beat the cold mascarpone cheese until creamy, then add whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Combine espresso powder, hot water, and optional liqueur in a shallow bowl.
- Dip ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and arrange them over the cooled brownie layer.
- Spread mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, smoothing out evenly.
- Chill the assembled brownies in the fridge for about 1 hour, then dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
These brownies are freezer-friendly and can be made ahead for gatherings.
