Brownie caramel cheese tart (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Brownie base
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40 g of all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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70 g of semisweet baking chocolate
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60 ml of room-temperature coffee or the same amount of water
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200 g of granulated sugar
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50 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
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120 g of salted butter (unsalted works too)
→ Caramel-cream cheese swirl
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1 large egg
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120 ml of ready-made or homemade caramel sauce
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230 g of very soft cream cheese (regular or light, but not fat-free)
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 175°C. Spray a 23 to 25 cm tart pan with a removable bottom using cooking spray. Pop a round piece of parchment paper at the bottom, then set the pan on a baking sheet.
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In a microwaveable bowl, toss in the coffee (or water), chocolate, sugar, and butter. Heat it for 1 minute on high, stir it well, then zap it for another minute and stir again. Keep microwaving and stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate and butter are totally melted and the mix is smooth. Let it cool for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cocoa powder. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, and salt, and mix everything together. Finally, fold in the flour.
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Give the cream cheese a quick whisk until it’s creamy and fluffy (should take around 30 seconds). Mix the caramel sauce in well. Add the egg and vanilla, then stir until it’s nice and smooth.
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Pour the brownie batter into the prepared tart pan. Keep about 60 ml aside. Spread the caramel-cream cheese mixture over the top and try to cover everything evenly. Dollop the leftover brownie batter across the top. Use a toothpick or a sharp knife to swirl the brownie and cream cheese layers to make a marble effect. Bake it in the preheated oven for 22–28 minutes until the tart is set and slightly puffed up (it shouldn’t wobble).
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Let it cool down to room temperature before you pop the tart out of the pan. Serve it up with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a mint sprig. Drizzle caramel sauce on top if you’re feeling fancy.
# Notes:
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If you need gram-to-cup or milliliter conversions, use an online calculator or ask for specific details.