Ever since I saw the movie “The Holiday” I’m wondering if there are actually places that let you swap the house for a few days to a week.
I love day-dreaming there are places like that and one day I pack a backpack and switch house with an Italian or even a French family. I don’t speak Italian or French but I love cheese and that’s a great reason to visit, don’t you think? Plus the French pasties, oh my, the flaky buttery pastries.
Croissants, brie, crème fraiche, mascarpone, tiramisu
I’m totally against eating raw eggs but I have a weakness for Tiramisu. I love the creamy filling, the coffee flavor, the slight crunch bite from the airy lady fingers.
When I saw the recipe for Tiramisu brownies in a Taste of Home magazine I knew I had to make it. Usually their printed recipes are found on their website and just like the others who have tried it I had a hard time spreading the filling over the creamy cheesy filling. It was good, just not as pretty as they show it.
A few weeks ago I decided to give it another try, this time putting my own twist on it.
This time I cut the eggs and sugar, saved just a little bit of the brownie batter to make a light swirl with the cheesy filling.
I loved it!
The brownie is dense and fudge-y, with a deep chocolate flavor, the mascarpone filling is light, creamy and the top brownie swirl gets a soft crust while baking.
It’s a perfect afternoon or after dinner treat, perfect for parties (served it at a baby shower few weeks ago and everyone was ohh and ahhh about it).
Is there any possible way to go wrong with chocolate? I don’t think there is.
Rich fudgy chocolate brownie swirled with light creamy mascarpone filling.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 whole eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup cake flour*
- 1/4 cup instant coffee granules/powder
- 16 oz Mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl melt the chocolate. Stir until smooth and leave it to cool.
- Heat the oven to 350F. Line a 13X9 baking pan with paper. I used the foil-parchment paper from Reynolds.
- Add it to the mixing bowl with the paddle attachment on. Beat in the butter followed by 1 cup of sugar and the 4 eggs and 4 egg whites.
- Add the instant coffee followed by the flour. Mix on low speed until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan minus 1 cup of brownie batter.
- In another bowl combine the mascarpone cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, 4 egg whites and vanilla extract.
- Spread the cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter.
- Place spoonful of the remaing brownie batter on top of the creamy filling and swirl it lightly with a fork.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set and brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool completely in the pan before slicing it.
- Enjoy!
Notes
If you don't have cake flour you can make your own by placing two tablespoons of cornstarch in a one-cup measure. Fill the rest of the cup with all-purpose flour. Sift together and use it.
Sending love your way,
Roxana
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Did you know that Tiramisu is Hubby’s absolute favorite dessert? I bet he’d adore these, especially with your changes. They look amazing I’d switch houses with an Italian family in a heartbeat. The only issue is that I’d never give them their home back.
PINNING!!!!!!!!!
I had no idea that’s how you make cake flour. You’re a font of knowledge!
These brownies look smashing!
YUM!!!! I love these brownies, they look creamy, fudgy, and just plain good!
I totally love these! Do you want to do house swap? I can leave some cupcakes behind, if I find some of those in yours
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This is genius! Yum! I love both brownies and tiramisu!
These brownies look to die for, Roxana!
These look amazing, I’d much prefer one of these brownies to actual Tiramisu!
I can’t think of a better pairing! They look gorgeous, Roxana!
Fabulous.. Brownies & Tiramisu… great combination.. terrific photos.
i remember thinking the same thing when I saw the movie for the fist time. I think I even googled about it. Anyway- these brownies are amazing. tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts so these brownies are hitting the spot
This recipe is a keeper! I think this is one of my favourite posts / recipe of yours! Me too, I don’t like raw eggs, so thanks for tweaking the recipe!
My oldest loves anything “tiramisu.” I’m definitely making these!!! Thanks, Roxana!
Oh wow! This is everything I imagined it to be! Fabulous recipe, Roxane!
I love “The Holiday” and have often wondered the same thing. My love of cheese and pastries is one of the main reasons I would love to swap homes with a family in Italy or France. But after seeing these gorgeous brownies, I think I’ll just go to your house.
these wold be a huge hit at any potluck or party!
xo
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How did I miss these…? OMG those look amazing Roxy..picture perfect!
These look absolutely gorgeous and a fun idea! droooool
Oh man. My favorite dessert is Tiramisu, and my fiancee loves it, too. His favorite is brownies. And I love them, too. This could be our perfect dessert! I can’t wait to surprise him with it.
These are absolutely foodgasmic. I gained weight just looking at all your gorgeous shots.
I enjoy tiramisu but in a brownie, now this is supurb! They look wonderful and just wish I had one to start the day with. Lovely!!!
These. Want. Now! Not only pretty to look at, but I know they must taste so damn good! The Holiday? Loved that movie. How sweet was Jack Black?
These look amazing. (I think you mean to “pour” the batter)
Can’t wait to try some because I’ve been craving brownies lately
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for pointing out my typo. Oops
Roxana, you’ve been baking up a storm and some really good looking goodies are coming out of your kitchen and on to the pages of your blog! These tiramisu brownies look like a brownie recipe to put in the recipe files for a later date, thanks for sharing;-)
Best. Brownies. EVER.
Good recipes; a little excessive with the watermarks, though. :/ I don’t know if you really have anything to worry about, and I’d love to see the FOOD!
These are heavenly! I love your twist here, and they look so moist…just gorgeous!
Holy Freak’n Smoke! I have never heard of Tiramisu Brownies and I’ve heard of a lot of stuff! Absolutely brilliant.. Can’t WAIT to try them out.
These are gorgeous Roxana. I mean out of this world good. Love, love, love. Want to make, make, make.
I make something similiar and you are right- it is amazing!!! Yours are so pretty!! I wish I could eat one right now!
Okay, those look absolutely HEAVENLY! I pinned them!
I remember thinking the same when I saw that movie, too. Would love to live in France or Italy for a while.
Your version of tiramisu brownies looks wonderful, Roxana. You fixed a problem with the original recipe and made it look even better. Well done!
How pretty! I forgot if I watched the movie… trying to think. Maybe I did. The concept is really nice. I feel like I always need a getaway, not that my current life is not content but I think my life is so busy that I just need some quiet time… Hm, Italy or France sounds nice, but I will be busy “eating” then! LOL. I love your Tiramisu Brownies. Sounds like the best of best brownies. Beautiful swirl on the top!
Sounds like a terrific dream to me and why couldn’t it happen! Lovely brownies. I need to have you teach me how to take pictures as mouthwatering as yours!
I love that movie, but these brownies are amazing. great tip on making cake flour!!
Oooh! You’ve combined two of my favorite things. Looks amazing!!
Wow, this is probably the best kind of brownies ever!
Oh dear lord! If only I was staying close by to your place. These looks so gorgeous and I just LOVE tiramisu in any form.
These look moist and yummy! I would even add a bit of liqueur and be in heaven. Beautiful blog!
These look absolutely amazing Roxana!
The brownies look great! There are sites that do the home swap for vacations – I don’t know which one is the best but if you google “home swap vacation” – you will see a few – one that looked good was homeexchange.com
These look delicious – two great recipes in one awesome dessert. Thanks for sharing!
These are delicious! I made them and brought them to work. I think I cooked them a little too long as I had a brown top. Yours are much prettier. Thanks for the yummy recipe. I’ll be making these again.
These brownies look perfect, I love the waves on top!
Nice pictures too !
Thank you for visiting my blog, I’ve just discovered yours, and I have already noticed some recipes to try
I was perfectly happy just wandering about FB instead of cleaning my house like I should be doing and then you go along and share a photo of these. I’ve already been to the store for the week but, no, I’m going to have to run out in the heat and get some mascarpone cheese because I don’t know if I can live another day without these! Pinned!
I think yours look even better than the Taste of Home ones.
I love tiramisu, so I know these are wonderful. I’m putting them on my list of things I must try!
This is such an interesting twist! I do love tiramisu and brownies, so this is just the perfect combination! One thing I have noticed though, you have not placed nuts. I think it would still be great if you added nuts or almonds. Nonetheless, thank you for this recipe. I cannot wait to get started!
How fun and delicious these are! Thanks for sharing Roxanna!
Found this recipe via Chocolate, Chocolate and more Chocolate chocolate FB party
It looks so incredible!
Had to pin to share
These sound marvelous and I too have wondered about a home exchange ever since I first watch The Holiday. Which by the way is my all time favorite movie.
Hey Roxanna, Belated New Year wishes…love the waves on top of these yummy brownies….couldn’t help not pinning
Made this recipe for Super Bowl and it was amazing! Ran out of vanilla so I substituted some Italian liquor. Perfect! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this recipe, “TIRAMISU BROWNIES.”…will sure bake’um…Will Follow your PINS!…Happy Pinning!
Thank you for sharing your recipe! I am going to try to bake these, but I am a little confused in the instructions. Number 3, add what to the mixing bowl? I would love to make these for my daughter’s birthday! I just hope they come out as great as your!
Hi Lill,
The melted chocolate from step 1. Will have to edit the instructions, thanks for pointing that out.
Hope your daughter enjoys them! Happy birthday to her!
Roxana
another strike!!! gourgeous..
You’ve got four whole eggs and four egg whites in the chocolate mixture and another four egg whites in the mascarpone mixture. Did you perhaps mean four eggs and four egg yolks in the chocolate mixture. I’m asking because the brownies look delicious but I don’t really want to end up with eight egg yolks… I’d only do something terrible with them, like make lemon bars
In any case, it seems to me that using the four yolks in the chocolate instead of whites couldn’t possibly be bad, I think it would make a lovely rich chewy brownie. What do you think?
Hi Sue,
Yes, you read that right. There are 4 whole eggs and 8 egg whites. The original recipe called for 8 whole eggs but didn’t want to take my cholesterol levels to the sky. You can replace 2 egg whites with 1 whole egg if you’re worried about the leftover egg yolks, or you can make these egg yolk cookies http://www.roxanashomebaking.com/egg-yolk-cookies-recipe/
Happy Baking,
Roxana
hey i was wondering the egg whites in both mixture do you whip up sepreataly and fold in or just add it in. thanks
The egg whites don’t need to be whipped prior to adding them, either for the brownie batter of for the cheese filling.
Roxana
cool thanks
Hi Roxana!
Thank you for sharing all of those wonderful recipes. You are a super cook from what I can see on your website. Love them photos too!!
I will try to make the apple recipes, in Canada we have plenty of apples all year round.
Hugs…
Helen
These look fantastic and I want to give them a try. My question is, do you add the coffee granules or is it brewed coffee ? I typically add brewed coffee to Tiramisu, just making sure before I add granules to it.
Thanks
Hi Tania,
The coffee is not brewed before adding it to the batter. I know classic tiramisu calls for liquid coffee to dip the lady fingers in, but in this recipe, instant granules you don’t have to brew it.
Roxana
Yum!! I actually think your photos are even more appealing than the original! I love your twist on the recipe too…I’m super tempted to try this out (:
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