Brownie caramel cheesecake pie (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
02 - 60 ml room-temp coffee or the same amount of water
03 - 120 g of butter, preferably salted
04 - 40 g of all-purpose flour
05 - 50 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 200 g granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 70 g of semi-sweet baking chocolate

→ Cream Cheese and Caramel Swirl

10 - 120 ml caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 230 g of very soft cream cheese, full-fat or light (not fat-free)
13 - 1 large egg
14 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

# Instructions:

01 - Fire up your oven to 175°C. Grab a 23-25 cm tart pan with a removable bottom and coat it with cooking spray. Cover the base with a circle of parchment paper and put the pan on a baking sheet.
02 - Get a microwave-safe bowl and toss in the coffee (or water), chocolate, sugar, and butter. Microwave it on full power for a minute, give it a good stir, then heat it for another minute and mix. Keep going with 30-second intervals until the chocolate and butter melt and the mixture is smooth. Cool it down for 5 minutes. Stir the cocoa powder in. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla, and salt, then gently add the flour and combine everything.
03 - Beat the cream cheese until it looks light and creamy (about half a minute). Add the caramel sauce and mix well. Throw in the egg and vanilla, then stir until it's all smooth.
04 - Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan, saving about 60 ml for later. Spread the caramel-cream cheese mixture over the top, making sure it’s evenly covered. Dollop the reserved brownie batter over the top and use a toothpick or sharp knife to swirl the layers together. Bake it in the preheated oven for 22-28 minutes, until it’s puffed up a bit and set (not wobbly).
05 - Let it cool completely on the counter before removing the tart from the pan. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of mint. For extra indulgence, drizzle some caramel sauce on top.

# Notes:

01 - If you need help converting grams and milliliters, you can use an online conversion tool or ask for clarification.