Recipe: Tiramisu Brownies

TIRAMISU BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 box of brownie mix or your favorite recipe
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

Tiramisu Topping:
8 ounces cream cheese, soft
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons rum or brandy
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Shaved or grated chocolate for garnish

EQUIPMENT: 9" x 13" pyrex baking dish

YIELD: 12-15 brownies.

DIRECTIONS: Prepare brownies as directed; stir espresso into batter. BAKE brownies in baking dish for one-half the standard baking time. Set brownies aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix 2 minutes or until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the brownies. Allow topping to cool until set. Sprinkle with grated or shaved chocolate. Cut and serve.

TIP: A vegetable peeler is a great tool for creating decorative chocolate shavings to garnish your brownies