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Cream Cheese Brownie Tart

Irresistibly Decadent Cream Cheese Brownie Tart Recipe

This Cream Cheese Brownie Tart combines fudgy brownies with a creamy cheese layer, making it a showstopper dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate or regular semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup Coffee or Water for enhancing flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar standard granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Salted) can replace with unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure vanilla for the best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder ensure it's unsweetened
  • 3 large Eggs make sure they are at room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt standard salt can be used
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Full-Fat or Reduced-Fat) ensure it's very soft
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce can be homemade or store-bought
  • 1 large Egg for cream cheese layer
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract high-quality vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt to balance sweetness

Equipment

  • 9- or 10-inch tart pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a tart pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the baking chocolate, butter, and coffee (or water) in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  3. Let the chocolate mixture cool, then stir in cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla, salt, and flour until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in caramel sauce, egg, and vanilla until fully combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the tart pan, reserving ¼ cup for swirling. Spread the cream cheese layer over the brownie batter.
  6. Dollop reserved brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer and swirl gently with a skewer or knife.
  7. Bake for 22-28 minutes until set with a slight puff and a gentle jiggle in the center. Avoid overbaking.
  8. Allow it to cool to room temperature before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or chilled with fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor and texture, store leftovers in an airtight container and bring to room temperature before serving.

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