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Cream Cheese Brownie Tart

Irresistible Cream Cheese Brownie Tart You'll Love Making

This Cream Cheese Brownie Tart combines a fudgy brownie base with a creamy swirl of tangy cream cheese and caramel, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 8 oz Semi-sweet baking chocolate Can substitute with dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Room temperature coffee (or water) Coffee enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter (salted) Unsalted can be used; adjust salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Choose your preferred brand
  • 2 large Large eggs Essential for binding
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt Table salt can substitute
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Gluten-free blend works for adaptations
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (very soft) Avoid no-fat types
  • 1/2 cup Caramel sauce Use homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Oven
  • microwave
  • Tart pan
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and prepare your tart pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet baking chocolate, room temperature coffee (or water), granulated sugar, and salted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth and melted.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool slightly then stir in cocoa powder, followed by whisking in eggs, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth. Finally, mix in flour until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk very soft cream cheese until creamy, then mix in caramel sauce until fully incorporated. Add in an egg, splash of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, whisking until silky.
  5. Pour brownie batter into tart pan, reserving about ¼ cup. Spread cream cheese mixture over brownie base, dollop reserved brownie batter on top, and swirl with a skewer.
  6. Bake for approximately 22 to 28 minutes until the center is set. Cool at room temperature.
  7. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and drizzle with extra caramel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth mixture.

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