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Ridiculously Easy Cream Cheese Brownie Tart

Ridiculously Easy Cream Cheese Brownie Tart for Sweet Cravings

Satisfy your cravings with this Ridiculously Easy Cream Cheese Brownie Tart, a delightful dessert with rich chocolate and creamy caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 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 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate substitute with dark chocolate if preferred
  • 0.25 cup coffee or water enhances chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar consider using coconut sugar for flavor
  • 0.5 cup salted butter unsalted butter can be used
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder essential for the brownie base
  • 2 large eggs room temperature for best results
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt can be omitted if using salted butter
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened, use reduced-fat for lighter option
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 egg for swirl mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for swirl mixture
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt for swirl mixture

Equipment

  • Tart pan
  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • skewer or knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a tart pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate, coffee (or water), sugar, and butter. Microwave in intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. Whisk in cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Gently fold in flour until no streaks remain.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth. Blend in caramel sauce, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until velvety.
  5. Pour brownie batter into the pan, reserve ¼ cup of batter, then add cream cheese mixture over the brownie base.
  6. Dollop reserved brownie batter over the cream cheese layer and swirl with a skewer or knife to create marbled patterns.
  7. Bake for 22-28 minutes until slightly puffed. Toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Allow to cool to room temperature, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month.

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