People who enjoy coffee and sweet flavors will find Layered Tiramisu Blondies make an ideal treat. The dessert has a distinctive resemblance to traditional Italian tiramisu because it contains an espresso bar with chewy texture combined with mascarpone frosting and a dusting of cocoa powder on top. The recipe provides an easier approach to make a traditional tiramisu taste which is convenient yet quick to prepare.
Ingredients
For the Blondies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (sweetened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (lightly crushed)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 extra-large egg (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
For the Frosting:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream Cream
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder (for garnishing)
Directions
1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan
First, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the parchment paper inside an 8×8-inch baking pan with extra length extending from the edges. The added parchment paper extension makes extraction of the blondies more effortless when the baking time is done.
2. Prepare the blondies batter
- In a large bowl, add melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, espresso powder and salt. Beat all these things well until it is completely mixed.
- Now add the egg, vanilla extract and coffee liqueur and beat again for 1 minute. This mixture will start to look light and a little shiny.
- Now mix the flour and baking soda and slowly add it to the batter. Mix gently so that the batter does not become too hard.
- Pour the prepared batter into the baking pan and spread it well.
3. Bake the Blondies
- Bake the prepared pan in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- When the edges start to turn light brown and start to shrink a little, then understand that it is baked.
- Take out the pan and let it cool.
4. Make the Mascarpone Frosting
- Put the butter in a bowl and beat it with an electric mixer until it becomes very smooth.
- Now add powdered sugar, vanilla extract and salt and beat well again.
- After this add heavy cream and beat for 2 minutes so that the cream becomes light and fluffy.
- Now add the mascarpone cheese and mix on low speed until everything is well combined. (Note: do not beat for too long, otherwise the mascarpone cheese may leave water).
5. Apply the frosting and decorate
- When the blondies are completely cool, spread the mascarpone frosting evenly on top.
- Now sprinkle cocoa powder on top to make it look more like tiramisu.
- Place the prepared pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, so that the frosting sets well.
6. Cut to serve and enjoy!
- Now carefully remove the blondies from the baking pan.
- Cut it into 16 small pieces.
- Enjoy it with your coffee or tea, and taste this unique tiramisu-style dessert!
Extra Tips
Want to make the coffee flavour stronger? – Add a little more espresso powder to the batter.
What can I substitute for mascarpone? – If mascarpone is not available, you can use cream cheese, but it will taste a little different.
How to store? – Leftover blondies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Conclusion
If you love the taste of classic tiramisu but want to avoid the long process of making it, then these layered tiramisu blondies are perfect for you! They are easy to make, taste amazing and look attractive.
So the next time you feel like trying something sweet and coffee flavoured, make sure to try this recipe!
FAQs:
Do Tiramisu Blondies taste the same as real tiramisu?
These blondies have a taste that stands in as a very close match to authentic tiramisu because they contain espresso and mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder. Almost identical to traditional tiramisu but without its raw egg ingredient these treats use items that make preparation quick and uncomplicated.
Will it affect the taste if I don’t add the coffee liqueur?
If you don’t want to add coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa or Tia Maria), you can omit it. You can add a little more espresso powder or a teaspoon of brewed strong coffee instead. The taste will be almost the same.
Can I substitute mascarpone cheese?
If you don’t have mascarpone cheese, you can use cream cheese instead, but it may change the taste a little. Mascarpone is creamier and lighter, while cream cheese has a slight tang.
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, you can use gluten-free all-purpose flour. Make sure you keep the same amount and don’t over-mix so that the texture remains good.
Can I make this without an oven?
An oven is essential to get the perfect texture for blondies. But, if you don’t have an oven, you can bake it in an air fryer at 160°C (320°F) or in a pan over low heat, covered, for 25-30 minutes.