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Gluten-Free Brownie Tart With Toffee

This gluten-free brownie tart is so good, you’ll never guess it’s gluten-free! Made with chocolate toffee bars for added flavor and texture.

gluten free browine tart on a platter with font overlay for pinterest

I made this gluten-free brownie tart last weekend to bring to a friend’s house for dinner. My husband, Flynn, usually gets deprived when it comes to desserts at get-togethers since he doesn’t eat wheat for gluten sensitivity reasons. So, I try and make things that I know he can enjoy that cannot be detected as gluten-free. If I don’t tell, they usually will never know!

close up side shot of gluten free brownie tart

 

This tart is no exception. Some people think that if something is gluten-free that it’s not going to be tasty. I can promise you that this is a delicious splurge treat and no one will be able to tell. This recipe is an adaptation of Ina Garten’s brownie tart recipe. Oh, how I love the Barefoot Contessa. Her recipes are classic, simple, and delicious.

overhead shot of brownie tart with serving spatula

There are two celebrity chefs that are “go-to’s” for me and they are Ina and Alton Brown. I have yet to be disappointed with one of their recipes. I modified her original Brownie Tart recipe to include Heath toffee chips (because they’re the bomb), reduced the amount of chocolate chips, and substituted regular flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Our friends commented that they couldn’t believe this was gluten-free because it’s definitely decadent and delicious!

brownie tart on a platter ready to serve

 

Gluten-Free Brownie Tart Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 oz Heath toffee bits (you can also use the bars and chop them)
  • 3 extra-large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules (I love the espresso powder for this)
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (King Arthur brand recommended)
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 oz walnuts, chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream

*Full instructions below.

As good as this Toffee Crunch Brownie Tart is, I dare you not to lick the bowl. 😉 

brownie batter in tart pan ready to bake with empty bowl and spoon

More Favorite Gluten-Free Desserts

Gluten-Free Homemade Butterscotch Pudding

Gluten-Free Oatmeal Carmelitas

Gluten-Free Chocolate Pudding

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Cake

brownie tart on a green platter

Gluten-Free Brownie Tart

This gluten-free brownie tart is made with chocolate toffee bars for added flavor and texture. Recipe adapted from Ina Garten.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Amee

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 8 oz Heath toffee bits
  • 3 extra-large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour I recommend King Arthur brand
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 oz chopped walnuts
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Grease and flour a 9-inch tart pan with removable sides.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a double boiler, then add 2 cups of the chocolate chips, remove from the heat, and stir until all the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Set aside to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the eggs, sugar, coffee, and vanilla on medium-high speed until and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the cooled chocolate and the toffee bits.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips, and the walnuts.
  • Fold the flour mixture into the batter until just combined. Pour into the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set.
  • The inside will still be very soft, like a brownie.
  • Cool to room temperature before removing the sides of the tart pan.
  • Serve with vanilla bean ice cream or fresh whipped cream

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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2 Comments

  1. That looks amazeballs Amee! My co-worker asked me a couple days ago to pick up some gluten free flour for her because she was going to make a gluten free dessert for a friend – holy balls that stuff is expensive! I think it was $11.99 for a 3 pound bag?

    Question: is oat flour gluten free?

    1. Lol, yes it’s a tad pricey Biz! Oat flour is only GF if it’s made from GF oats. They can have traces of gluten if they aren’t processed in a GF facility. Thanks for stopping by and visiting! I hope that we can get together at another blogging event soon! ๐Ÿ™‚

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