Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bites
Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bites combine rich brownies and creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder sifted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Ganache Topping
- 2 oz dark chocolate chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the cocoa powder and flour until a thick brownie batter forms.
- Divide the brownie batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 10 minutes to par-bake the brownie layer.
- While the brownies bake, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and heavy cream, then mix until fully combined and silky.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and gently pour the cheesecake mixture over each brownie base.
- Return to the oven and bake for 18 minutes, or until the cheesecake edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- To prepare the ganache, melt the dark chocolate with heavy cream until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle the ganache over the chilled Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bites.
- Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
- Substitute semi-sweet chocolate for dark chocolate if preferred.
- Top with chocolate curls, crushed cookies, or fresh berries.
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
- These mini cheesecake bites make an excellent holiday dessert platter addition.