Yes, you read it right and no you haven't died and gone to foodie heaven. There does exist, hold the applause - a dish known as Brownie Tiramisu! The perfect seamless amalgamation of two of my favourite desserts can not only result in culinary tragedy but in fact the existence of a supreme evolution in taste, texture and overall delectability. A perfect combination! One might not be able to go back to the singular form after a dose of this! Incredibly, quite easy to make, it can be whipped whenever the fancy takes you. So why settle for one or the other, have both with this heavenly brownie tiramisu! 

Ingredients (for the brownies) 

1 box brownie mix 
1/3 cup espresso / strong coffee 
1/3 cup vegetable oil 
1 egg 

For the filling: 

1 cup heavy cream 
1/2 cup powdered sugar 
16 ounces mascarpone cheese, failing which cream cheese
1 tablespoon espresso powder 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Preparation 

Pre-heat oven to 350ºF. 

Combine brownie mix, egg, coffee, and vegetable oil into a large bowl, and mix well. 

Pour batter into a parchment lined 10 × 15 inch baking sheet, for about 10 minutes. 

While the brownie is baking and cooling, mix mascarpone cheese, espresso powder. and vanilla extra together in a bowl until smooth. 

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and gradually add in powdered sugar. When the cream is whipped, add to the mascarpone cheese mixture and gently fold until homogenous. 

Take the brownie out from the baking sheet put on a flat surface, cut brownie into squares or circles. 

To assemble the tiramisu, alternate the cream and brownie, starting with the cream. Chill tiramisu in the fridge for an hour. 

To serve, dust with cocoa powder and/or espresso powder. Enjoy! 

By Mayuri Jayasinghe