Brownie Tarte Recipe

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and toast nuts for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool and then chop into pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.

Step 3

Grease a 9 inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom, and then line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.

Step 4

In a metal bowl, placed over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the butter and chopped chocolate. When the chocolate has melted transfer the mixture to a larger bowl.

Step 5

Use a hand mixer the beat the cocoa, then the sugar, into the chocolate mixture, beating until incorporated.

Step 6

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 7

Beat in the vanilla extract and then beat in the cream cheese, until small pieces remain.

Step 8

Add the flour and salt and mix by hand just until the flour is incorporated.

Step 9

Stir in the nuts.

Step 10

Place the tart pan onto a large baking sheet to catch any drips.

Step 11

Pour the batter into the tart pan and spread it evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.

Step 12

Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the batter has set. If you insert a toothpick about 1 inch from the sides of the pan it should come out clean.