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Cream Cheese Brownie Tart

Irresistible Cream Cheese Brownie Tart for Sweet Cravings

This Cream Cheese Brownie Tart perfectly combines fudgy brownies with a creamy caramel swirl, offering a luxurious dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate Substitute with dark chocolate for an intense experience.
  • 1/4 cup Coffee (or Water) Using coffee adds a delightful flavor boost.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce or swap with coconut sugar for a healthier twist.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Salted) Unsalted butter works too but add a pinch of salt if needed.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Always choose pure vanilla for the best results.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Ensure it's unsweetened for balance.
  • 3 Large Eggs Use room-temperature eggs for better mixing.
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Fine salt is a good substitute if kosher is unavailable.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Opt for gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Very Soft) Full-fat or reduced-fat work well, avoid no-fat.
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought is great.
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce (specific for swirl) Consider making it from scratch for freshness.

Equipment

  • tart pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cream Cheese Brownie Tart
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and prepare a tart pan by greasing it with cooking spray and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Combine semi-sweet baking chocolate with butter and coffee (or water) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth. Cool slightly before mixing in sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, and flour.
  3. In another bowl, blend very soft cream cheese until smooth. Add in caramel sauce, large egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the tart pan, smooth it out, and reserve ¼ cup for topping. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer. Dollop the reserved brownie batter and swirl with a skewer.
  5. Bake the tart for 22-28 minutes, ensuring it is slightly soft in the center. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before lifting from the pan.
  6. Slice the tart into wedges and serve with whipped cream or a sprinkle of sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking.

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