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Tiramisu Brownie Bites

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I’ve been on a bit of a brownie kick recently.  So, when a local volunteer group asked me to cater desserts for their event, I knew I had to make them brownies.  And these brownies just popped in to my head…

These particular little chocolate gems are a great take on the popular Italian dessert, tiramisu. You’ve got your chocolate brownie bites, mascarpone frosting and a dusting of cocoa powder, all in one bite!  Really, you can’t go wrong…

In addition to being a great brownie, I’d like to share a little bit about the reason why I’m sharing this recipe.  It all started a few months ago, when OXO presented a group of food bloggers with a chance to raise $100 for Cookies for Kids Cancer by posting a brownie recipe on their site. Being the active charity fundraising blogger that I am, I jumped at the chance.  {In fact, I got so excited to raise money for such a great cause, that I actually came up with two brownie recipes!  Head on over to The Roasted Root later this week to see my other brownie recipe: German chocolate brownie sundaes!}  Just by posting this recipe for the #oxogoodbrownie campaign, OXO is donating $100 to Cookies for Kids Cancer!

You can help raise money for Cookies for Kids Cancer, too!  For every specially marked OXO product you purchase this year, OXO will donate a portion to pediatric cancer research.  It’s a win-win situation: you get a great OXO product, and Cookies for Kids Cancer gets a donation.  So, look for the green Cookies for Kids Cancer logo on OXO’s baking tools, and get shopping!

And get baking…these brownie bites are too good to miss.

Tiramisu Brownie Bites

Ingredients:

Brownie Bites

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee

Mascarpone Frosting

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 8 oz. mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 36 chocolate-covered espresso beans
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions:

Brownie Bites

  • Preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 24-tin mini cupcake pan.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips.  Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after every 30 seconds, until the chocolate chips have melted.  Let cool slightly, then whisk in the sugar, salt and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and instant coffee.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and whisk until well-combined.
  • Pour the brownie batter into each of the greased 24 mini cupcake tins using a small ice cream scoop.  Fill each tin about half full. Bake the brownie bites at 350° for 20 minutes, rotating the cupcake tray halfway through the baking time.  The brownie bites are done when a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownie bites cool for 10-15 minutes in the cupcake tray, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
  • Repeat with the remaining brownie batter until all the brownie bites have been made.

Mascarpone Frosting

  • In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the butter and mascarpone cheese.  Beat on medium-high speed until combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  • On low, mix in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until all the powdered sugar has been added.  Beat on medium-high for an additional minute.  Transfer the mascarpone frosting to a piping bag fitted with a round tip, if using.  (If not, a spoon will do!)

Assembly

When the brownie bites have cooled completely, pipe or spoon a dollop of mascarpone frosting on each, and top with a chocolate-covered espresso bean.  Dust with cocoa powder, and enjoy!

Makes about 3 dozen brownie bites.

Original recipe by La Casa de Sweets

 

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