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Ingredients
- Brownie:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salted Caramel Layer:
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup salted caramel, homemade (recipe follows)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons of heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt
Preparation
Step 1
Read the recipe carefully.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover 8×8 pan with bake spray.
Brownie
Place butter and chocolate in a double boiler or a bowl over simmering water.
Stir frequently until mixture is melted.
Remove chocolate mixture from heat and stir in sugar, vanilla and salt.
Add the eggs one at a time, stirring until each is incorporated before adding the next.
Stir in flour and beat with a wooden spoon until mixture is glossy about 1 minute. Set aside.
Salted Caramel Layer:
Add all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.
Assembly:
Measure out ¾ of brownie mixture; set aside.
Pour remaining brownie batter into an 11×3 inch pan.
Pour salted caramel mixture on top (see below for recipe).
Pour ¾ cup of brownie on top.
Using a skewer softly pull brownie and salted caramel mixture in circular motions throughout the top to create a swirling pattern on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the brownie starts to pull away from the sides of pan.
While brownies are baking prepare ice bath. Fill a pan with ices cubes and water ¾ inch deep (yes, this really does help the brownie). When the brownies are done baking, remove the pan from the oven and place it in the water bath. Allow brownies too cool completely in the water bath.
Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce:
Add sugar and water into a saucepan over medium low heat.
Stir until sugar has dissolved. Use a wet brush to remove any crystals that form on the side.
Once sugar has dissolved increase heat to high.
Now and then, using the handle give the pot a swirl to keep the mixture moving. Do not stir the mixture directly.
The mixture will start to bubble after a minute.
As the mixture darkens to a medium amber color, approximately 5-7 minutes, add the butter and cream to saucepan.
The mixture will bubble wildly.
Whisk to combine (bubbles will subside upon cooling).
Add salt and stir to combine.