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Grain-free Tiramisu Double Chocolate Brownies – Gluten-free + Refined Sugar-free
Today’s guest post comes from the super lovely Rose of The Clean Dish and she is sharing this sweet but healthy valentines-day worthy recipe. I just adore this recipe and I cannot wait to make this myself.
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Hey there! My name is Rose; I am the author of The Clean Dish – a real food blog where you find grain free, gluten free and processed sugar free recipes! I am super excited to be guest posting for Beth today here at Tasty Yummies! I am a military wife and German national (I feel obliged to mention this so hopefully, you will forgive me any linguistic inaccuracies 🙂 ). I love fresh, locally sourced food and making things from scratch; nothing gives me more pleasure than to enjoy a home cooked meal with family and friends. Come visit me at the Clean Dish and see what I’ve been up to in my kitchen lately – I would love to have you 🙂
I had a hard time deciding whether I should bring you something sweet or savory! Right after Christmas, I didn’t even want to look at sweet stuff, not to mention make anything sweet but January has been a healthy month for me so far; I have recovered from my sugar overdose and this recipe I have for you is one I have been working on for a while so it’s time to get it out there!
These Tiramisu Double Chocolate Brownies Grain-free Tiramisu Double Chocolate BrowniesSpeaking of mascarpone; since I am a part time vegan (you know, I enjoy organic grade meat on occasions and would *never* give up cheese!!) I haven’t really made anything containing mascarpone in over 3 years – since I came to the US. And boy, was I shocked to find that 8oz of mascarpone cost $7 in this country!! That’s way too much, if I may say so. So I decided to compromise: I used equal parts mascarpone and cream cheese (instead of mascarpone only) with an amazing outcome: It tastes almost exactly like tiramisu cream except it’s a little firmer so it’s perfect for brownie frosting!
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Balsamic Strawberries with Mascarpone
Believe it or not, I do not have much of a sweet tooth. Occasionally, I crave a small piece of really nice chocolate or other little bits, but generally I am not one to go for dessert. However, his time of year the strawberries are just begging to be eaten, they are so sweet and delicious. I thought this was the perfect way to showcase the berries with the mellow flavor from the vinegar and the richness of the mascarpone.
Mascarpone cheese is a soft, rich and easily spreadable cheese, made from cream. It is native to the Lombardy region of Italy, where it is used in both desserts and savory foods. It is the main ingredient in Tirimisu but can also be found in pasta dishes, risotto, sauces etc. It has an almost butter-like quality and a small amount of this stuff goes a very long way, this is one of the things I like most about it.
Balsamic Strawberries with Mascarpone
Serves 21/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons raw honey
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup chilled mascarpone cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-pint of strawberries, hulled and sliced
fresh mint leavesCombine vinegar, 2 teaspoons raw honey, and lemon juice in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until honey dissolves. Boil until syrup is reduced, about 3 minutes. Transfer to small bowl; cool completely. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Combine berries and 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl; drizzle with balsamic syrup and toss to blend. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Whisk mascarpone and vanilla in small bowl.
Divide berries up between two dishes and top with mascarpone topping and mint leaves.
This can also be served over biscuits or shortcakes, which is how Mark requested his.
