Description
Delicious brownie cheesecake bites that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. This makes for easy removal and a tidy presentation.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until the batter is smooth and glossy. Spoon about one heaping tablespoon of brownie batter into the bottom of each muffin liner, smoothing it out evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake the brownie layers alone for 8–10 minutes. This allows the brownie to firm up slightly so it can support the cheesecake layer without sinking. The tops should look set but not fully baked.
- While the brownie bases bake, beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla extract, then the eggs, one at a time, beating just until combined. Avoid overmixing—this keeps the cheesecake from cracking.
- Once the brownie bottoms come out of the oven, immediately spoon the cheesecake batter on top, filling each cup almost to the top. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
- Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 14–16 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Let the cheesecakes cool completely in the pan, then transfer them to the fridge for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better). Once chilled, peel off the liners and serve as-is or with a topping of your choice—berries, chocolate drizzle, or even a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Best served chilled for a creamy texture.
- Can be topped with fresh berries or chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg