Print

Ridiculously Easy Cream Cheese Brownie Tart Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.7 from 135 reviews

This Ridiculously Easy Cream Cheese Brownie Tart combines a rich, fudgy brownie base swirled with a luscious caramel cream cheese layer. Perfectly balanced with intense chocolate flavor and gooey caramel notes, this tart is a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make in a single pan.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Brownie Base:

  • 2 ½ ounces semi sweet baking chocolate
  • ¼ cup room temperature coffee, or the same amount of water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter (salted)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

For the Caramel Cream Cheese Swirl:

  • 8 ounces very soft cream cheese (full-fat or reduced-fat, not no-fat)
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (homemade or storebought)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Lightly spray a 9 or 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with cooking spray. Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper, then place the tart pan on a large baking sheet to catch any drips.
  2. Make the Brownie Base: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the coffee (or water), semi-sweet baking chocolate, granulated sugar, and butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir thoroughly. Repeat microwaving on high for another minute and stir again. Continue to heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the butter and chocolate are fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Add Cocoa, Eggs and Flour: After cooling, stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth, then gently fold in the all-purpose flour. Set this brownie batter aside.
  4. Prepare the Caramel Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese for about 30 seconds until smooth and lighter in texture. Stir in the caramel sauce until fully incorporated. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and kosher salt, mixing until everything is combined into a smooth batter.
  5. Assemble the Tart: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared tart pan, reserving approximately ¼ cup of batter. Spread the caramel cream cheese layer evenly over the brownie batter to cover it as best as possible. Dollop the reserved brownie batter over the cream cheese layer in small spoonfuls.
  6. Create the Swirl: Using a skewer or a sharp knife, gently swirl the layers together by dragging through the batter to create a marbled effect with the brownie and cream cheese mixtures.
  7. Bake the Tart: Place the tart on the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes until the tart is slightly puffed, set, and no longer jiggly in the center.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, carefully remove the tart from the pan. Serve with an optional dollop of whipped cream, a sprig of mint, and an additional drizzle of caramel sauce for an indulgent finish.

Notes

  • Refer to the detailed Café Tips in the full recipe post for additional guidance and tricks to ensure baking success.
  • Metric measurements can be toggled in the recipe interface for precise ingredient amounts.
  • Choosing full-fat or reduced-fat cream cheese rather than no-fat ensures the rich texture and flavor of the cream cheese swirl.
  • Make sure to use a tart pan with a removable bottom for easier serving and presentation.

Keywords: brownie tart, cream cheese tart, caramel swirl dessert, easy chocolate tart, chocolate caramel dessert

Find it online: https://tastemadebyclara.com/ridiculously-easy-cream-cheese-brownie-tart-recipe/