Irresistible Cheesecake Brownie Bites
These Irresistible Cheesecake Brownie Bites combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with smooth, tangy cheesecake in bite-sized treats. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, they deliver a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for parties, snacking, or a decadent personal indulgence.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour is substituted)
Brownie Base
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
Optional Mix-ins and Toppings
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Fresh or frozen raspberries
- Mini chocolate chips
- Cinnamon or espresso powder
- Powdered sugar, fresh berries, chocolate or caramel sauce for garnish
- Prepare the Brownie Base: Start by melting butter and mixing it with cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour until smooth. This creates the fudgy base that will support the cheesecake layer perfectly.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream or Greek yogurt until silky and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for a smooth finish.
- Layer the Batters: Pour the brownie batter evenly into a greased mini muffin tin or bite-sized molds, then dollop cheesecake filling on top. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the two layers together for a marbled effect.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft, which ensures a moist, luscious texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least an hour for the cheesecake layer to firm up beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batters and even baking.
- Don’t overmix the cheesecake filling to prevent cracks; mix just until combined.
- Swirl the batters gently to preserve distinct layers and create an attractive marbled design.
- Check doneness early; slightly underbaked centers yield the best chewy texture.
- Chill before serving to enhance flavor melding and make handling easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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