Monday, December 21, 2009

Tiramisu Blondies

A while back Goldie from Confessions of a Serial Baker asked me what I thought of the concept of tiramisu brownies. I thought it was a fantastic idea. I mean, really, what's not to like? So she made something, which you should go check out, and I made these. I decided to do blondies, since I'd been craving them, and a cream cheese filling like the one from the strawberry cream cheese brownies I made a while ago. I used this recipe for the blondies and for the filling I just added some rum and some very strong brewed coffee (a couple tbls each) to the same one I used for the above mentioned brownies. I put 2/3 of the batter into a parchment lined 8x8, then the filling on that, then I piped fingers of batter over the top. The goal was to have it look vaguely like ladyfingers, but as you can see it didn't quite work. I still think it's a cool effect though. Anyway, I didn't get any step by steps, but they were really good. Next time I make it I'm going to use a light brown sugar blondie instead of dark brown or maybe a cookie bar kind of thing. I think a lighter flavor base would be better, the admittedly delicious blondies were a bit distracting. The filling was wicked good though, you could really taste the rum and coffee. All in all these were a good time, I'm glad Goldie challenged me to make them. And they freeze well, too. Which is good since my girlfriend thought they were too boozy. Heh.

28 comments:

  1. Talk about the creativity! A large slice of Blondies with a double espresso would make this snowy afternoon better!

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  2. What a cool idea. I so like that last picture. Might get inspired myself, sometime after holidays.

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  3. It's my first time coming across this interesting recipe. I love the sound of it already. they look great! such yummy treats. You've a great blog :)

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  4. Ooh, you were very creative with your cream cheese filling! Nice job, Bob!

    I want to try this again, with some variations and try to incorporate mascarpone cheese into them somehow.

    This was a fun challenge--we should do this again in the future!

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  5. That's really a cool idea! I wish I could taste them!

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  6. Too boozy? No comprendo!! These look really awesome...and I totally wish I could taste them, too!

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  7. Wow, tiramisu blondies! I love the idea and they sound absolutely fabulous!

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  8. too boozy... Huh, imagine.

    seriously, what a terrific recipe you invented... next time i plan an italian meal... These are on the menu!

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  9. Tiramisu is one of my absolute favorite desserts but it is SUCh a pain to prepare. These seem like they would be a quick fix to any craving I had. So impressed that you just came up with the recipe from scratch.

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  10. This is brilliant!! I might have to steal your idea here, Bob. I've actually been thinking about tiramisu recently and I'm OFTEN thinking about blondies. Nice!

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  11. Nice!! Combining two tasty treats. blindies and my favorite dessert tiramisu. Love it to the nth degree!!!! I really do.

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  12. Angie: Is there an afternoon that that couldn't make better? ;)

    Dajana: Thanks, I'd love to see what you do with the idea!

    tracieMoo: Thanks! Heh, as far as I know I created this specific thing, although the idea was Goldies. ;)

    Goldie: Thanks! Not sure how to work marscapone in, but I don't have a lot of experience with it.

    We totally should.

    Michele: I'd fax you some, but they're long gone. Heh.

    girlichef: Doesn't make much sense to me either... :D

    5 Star Foodie: Thanks!

    Year on the Grill: I know, right? Well thanks, you have to let me know how they turn out.

    Joanne: Heh, thanks. They are much easier than real tiramisu.

    Karen: Thanks!

    Hungry Dog: No need to steal, just let me know how it goes for you!

    Jenn: Thanks!

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  13. First off.... this is sinful. It is creative and I could see this working well but would have never thought of it.

    Second, thanks for the introduction to Confessions of a Serial Baker!

    Finally... thank god this isn't a rorschach test as I don't know how I would reply! ;-)

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  14. Utterly beautiful. Tiramisu brownies concept sounds delicious to me.

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  15. mmmmm Boozy... Sounds pretty good to me... I mean, I love Blondies, and I love Tiramisu... So hey what's not to love about both of them together.

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  16. Too boozy? Is there such a thing?
    What an amazing idea, I love tiramisu. Very creative.

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  17. Oh wow, those look super YUM!

    Happy Holidays!

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  18. Very creative. It combines a million flavors most people like anyways.

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  19. These look good! I really like the flavors. Boozy is good! Especially for the holidays!

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  20. too boozy? is there such a thing? LOL. they look sooo good!!

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  21. They look great! rum and cream cheese sounds delish!

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  22. My goodness, this is a must get recipe! Looks awesome delicious. Thanks for sharing, Bob! Btw, in case I forgot, wishing you Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Hope you have a fabulous time with your family & friends. Have lots of fun & on the top... may your wishes come true! Is that good enough? hehe... Cheers.

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  23. Those are totally sick! Man, I wish I could eat those.

    I want to wish you, your girlfriend, the Real Bob, and Noodles a very happy holiday! All the best to you in 2010.

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  24. Wow this is such a wicked idea! Definitely on my list now!

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