Grab a drink in one hand and a pastry bag in the another, we are going to hit this Sandra Lee style. Objections? I don’t think so. Sometimes everyone needs a fancy semi-homemade treat. And if we are going to do it, lets do it with some ready-made brownie bites for the base, ready-made caramel for a filling and homemade brûlée meringue to finish.
See—easy. You can do this while sipping on something. Well, maybe between sips—might be safer with the torch and all.
Carmel Brownie Tarts
Yield:
1 dozen 1.5 tarts
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 dozen 1.5-inch brownie bites
- 6 oz. caramel dip
Instructions
- Combine egg whites and sugar in a stand mixer bowl and place it over (not on) simmering water. Heat mixture to 160 degrees F while whisking constantly.
- Transfer mixer bowl to stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on medium high speed (speed 8 on a KitchenAid stand mixer) until mixture cools, doubles in volume and forms stiff peaks; about 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a pastry bag and pipe it along the perimeter of brownie. Torch meringue and fill center with caramel.
Notes
A few notes:
- For the torching the meringue, save yourself some money and just buy a Bernzomatic propane torch instead of one of these kitchen torches you usually see in William Sonoma and Sur la Table. They can be twice the price and aren’t nearly as strong.
- For the caramel filling I used Marzetti's Old Fashioned Caramel Dip. It's much creamier and thicker than regular caramel sauce.
Natasha @ The Cake Merchant says
I’m all about a partially pre-made dessert now and then. Sometimes the shortest past to a sugar rush is the best!
Maria@PinkPatisserie says
Definitely think we all need more recipes like this in our repertoire.. And thanks for the heads up on the torch! Mine is crap and I need a new one!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Oh I love the brûlée meringue!
Monique says
Lovely lovely~
Ennn says
Nifty!! Which brownie bites brand did you use?
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
So simple and yet still super impressive! That’s how you roll, isn’t it? Well, maybe not always simple, but the impressive part for sure 🙂 Thanks for the torch advice!
Jo says
I just want to pluck one from the page and pop it in my mouth! It’s a shame you don’t deliver 🙂
Mimi says
Is it weird that I use a gas lighter whenever I need to torch a dessert?
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These are insaaaaane!! Love this idea!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Looks amazing!!!! Im craving one now.
Reem | Simply Reem says
Love These!!!!
And yes sometime we all need to do it Sandra Lee’s style ;)…
these look like beautiful flower… and I am so buying the torch from home depot…. Perfect!
Carlee says
Oh my gosh these looks so good!!
Carlee
Almost Endearing
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
These are adorable!
vanillasugarblog says
lol
sandra lee style
ThisBakerGirlBlogs says
So pretty! Time to get myself a blow torch …
Nicole @ Lapetitebaker says
While I dont love Sandra Lee, I do love these. What a simple impressive dessert!
Erika @ The Hopeless Housewife says
These are gorgeous!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
I’m always up for semi-homemade… Especially when it looks as amazing as this! Also, just bought a torch from WE, but I had a gift card and it’d been on my list for a while. You’re right though. The regular propane torches are cheaper.
Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are} says
Um, yes. Semi-home-made perfection here. You’re right, sometimes, that is what everyone needs. All I needed to hear was easy+brownie+caramel. I’m sold!
Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says
These are SO CUTE!!! And I think if I bought that torch – my husband would be in the kitchen more wanting to help out just so he could play with it! ha ha ha
Jen @ Savory Simple says
I can’t get over how pretty these are!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
These are too cute, Naomi!! I’m all about easy peasy and delicious recipes 🙂
teri olson says
The dessert looks delicious..love chocolate and caramel…remember that, my darling Daughter In Law! I had to laugh at the vision of the danger of the torch and the drink! Laughter and sweets..I could get drunk on these alone! Carry on!
marla says
These are so cute and I love the little meringue crowns…..
Rosie @ Sweetapolita says
Dying over the meringue! These are gorgeous, Naomi. xo
Gourmantine says
Aren’t these the cutest little tarts! So pretty!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
Simply gorgeous! Work of art.
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