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Espresso Bean Cookie Tart

Indulge in Fall with a Decadent Espresso Bean Cookie Tart

This Espresso Bean Cookie Tart combines rich brown butter and chocolate-covered espresso beans, making it the perfect fall dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Base
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and browned
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar light brown sugar works too
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean for gourmet touch
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour blend can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt kosher or sea salt recommended
For the Topping
  • 3/4 cup Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans or chocolate chips as substitute

Equipment

  • 8-10 inch tart pan
  • Medium skillet
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-10” tart pan.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter and 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, stirring until well blended.
  4. Whisk in 1 large egg, an additional egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Sift in 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate-covered espresso beans evenly through the batter.
  7. Pour the dough into the prepared tart pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let the tart cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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