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Fresh Fruit Brownie Tart Sundae

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Luscious fresh berries top this chewy, fudgy Fresh Fruit Brownie Tart Sundae, with creamy vanilla ice cream, and hot fudge sauce for a summery dessert. All the best flavors of summer come together in this over-the-top delicious brownie tart sundae that will be a hit at any summer party or event, or just for when you want a delectable treat!

side view of round fresh fruit brownie tart sundae covered with vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce and sliced strawberries on a white plate.

Whenever I see the gorgeous fruits and berries of summer, I need to devise a new dessert like this brownie tart sundae to showcase these beauties!

The chocolate brownie tart is the perfect base for topping with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, and juicy berries. But even if you don’t feel like a gooey overly-decadent dessert, the brownie tart is delicious on its own, too!

Why you’ll love this fruity brownie tart sundae

  • Only a few steps to make a scrumptious dessert
  • Can be topped with any type of ice cream or fresh fruits
  • Tons of rich chocolate fudgy brownie bites along with creamy vanilla ice cream and hot fudge
  • Perfect single-serving treat for summery occasions

Fresh Fruit Brownie Tart Sundae covered with vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce and sliced strawberries on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter
  • 60% dark chocolate chips
  • Eggs
  • Sugar
  • Instant espresso powder
  • Neilsen-Massey vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Sea salt
  • Toppings – fresh berries, vanilla ice cream, fudge sauce
close up top view of round fresh fruit  brownie tart sundae covered with vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge sauce and sliced strawberries on a white plate.

How to Make This Brownie Tart Sundae

This recipe is slightly adapted from The Barefoot Contessa.

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and adjust rack to middle position.
  2. Grease an 9-inch tart pan with removable sides. (Or use mini-tart pans, I used 3.) 
  3. Place butter and 12 ounces of chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl.
  4. Set bowl over saucepan filled with 1 inch of simmering water. Whisk frequently until smooth and remove from heat. Cool completely.
  5. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs,  sugar,  espresso, and vanilla on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  6. Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture.
  7. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and 6 ounces of chocolate in a large bowl.
  8. Fold the flour mixture into the batter until just combined.
  9. Pour mixture into the tart pan and bake for 35 minutes, until the center is puffed (the top might crack). Cool to room temperature and then remove the sides of the pan.
  10. When cool, top with desired toppings (berries, ice cream, hot fudge.

Tips & Variations

  • Choose any fresh summer fruits. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, or blueberries work well with this tart.
  • Try fruit flavored ice cream. To go along with your fruit topping, pair strawberry ice cream with strawberries, blueberry cheesecake ice cream with blueberries, etc.
  • Substitute fruit sauce. Instead of fudge sauce, try strawberry or raspberry sauce as a fruity option.

Storage

The leftover brownie tarts can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days, or frozen for several months.

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Side view of a round brownie tart on a white plate set on a red and white checked tablecloth with sliced strawberries on top surrounding a scoop of vanilla ice cream and covered with hot fudge sauce.

Fruity Brownie Tart Sundae

Luscious fresh berries top this chewy, fudgy brownie tart, along with cool and creamy vanilla ice cream, and hot fudge sauce for a summery fresh fruit brownie tart sundae.
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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 18 ounces 60% dark chocolate chips divided
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Neilsen-Massey vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • toppings optional: fresh fruit, vanilla ice cream, fudge sauce
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownie tart sundae, brownie tarts

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