Description
Decadent, fudgy brownies with a creamy swirl of mascarpone, ricotta, and espresso. These rich, moist brownies combine deep chocolate flavor with a sophisticated coffee twist for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in saucepan, then whisk in sugar until glossy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, whisking until smooth.
- In separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, combine mascarpone, ricotta, and cooled espresso until smooth.
- Spread half of brownie batter in pan. Layer cheese mixture over top.
- Dollop remaining brownie batter and swirl with knife for marbled effect.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips if using.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing.
- Do not overmix batter to maintain fudgy texture.
- Substitute instant espresso powder mixed with water if needed.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for 5 days.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg