Ridiculously Easy Cream Cheese Brownie Tart

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan or line a baking sheet if using a free-form tart.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined.
3. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt, and stir just until no dry streaks remain. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
4. In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup sugar, the egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until creamy and lump-free. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter, then use a knife to swirl gently into a marbled pattern.
5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.