Cheesecake Brownie Bites

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Cheesecake Brownie Bites Recipe

I have the fondest memories of brownie bites as a child. Pulling apart the velcro on my turquoise lunchbox, I’d search for the white and blue Hostess bag before tearing it apart with my teeth. And by “teeth,” I mean “some combination of the braces and/or twin-clock retainers” (remember those?) I wore for seven sexy years. I’d then fish out brownie after brownie until reaching the last bite, at which point I’d reach back into the bag and touch disappointment with my finger tips. Emptiness.

To this day, I still wonder how anyone could’ve rationalized so few brownie bites constituted a single serving. They’re miniature to begin with, why minimize the amount in the bag? My culinary angst finally ended a few weekends ago when I decided it was high time I ditched the single servings and take matters into my own hands.

Cream cheese, much like pancetta and Parmesan and sour cream, makes any dish better, so it was a natural addition. Best of all, you can leave disappointment in the dust because this recipe yields 30 of the two-bite treats. Thirty. That’s like two whole servings.

Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Cheesecake Brownie Bites

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Cheesecake Brownie Bites

Can't decide between cheesecake and brownies? Enjoy the best of both worlds with Cheesecake Brownie Bites!
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.88 from 8 votes
Cheesecake Brownie Bites Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 30 brownie bites

Ingredients 

For the brownie batter:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, baking cocoa, salt, baking powder, espresso mixed with water, and vanilla until well combined.
  • Stir in the sugar and melted butter until well combined, then stir in the flour. (A firm rubber spatula works best.) Set brownie batter aside.
  • In a separate bowl, prepare the cheesecake filling by stirring together the cream cheese, sugar and egg yolk until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag or plastic bag.
  • Grease a non-stick mini-muffin pan with cooking spray or butter and then spoon a tablespoon of brownie batter into the greased cups. Pipe a generous amount of cheesecake filling atop the brownie batter, and then top off each cup with an additional teaspoon of brownie batter.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the brownie bites cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then transfer them to a cooling rack to continue cooling, or enjoy warm.

Kelly's Notes:

  • When measuring flour, never scoop the cup into the flour, as it condenses the flour and causes you to use more than the recipe intends. Instead, spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it with a knife. The same technique applies for cocoa powder.
  • A mini-ice cream scoop is an easy and efficient way to scoop the brownie batter into the prepared cups.
  • Feel free to swirl the cheesecake mixture with the brownie mixture once scooped into the muffin cups to create a marbled effect.
  • If the brownie bites aren't easily releasing from the pan, use a sharp knife to cut around the edges to release them.
  • ★ Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to give it a star rating below!

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 43mg, Sodium: 90mg, Potassium: 92mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 230IU, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.9mg

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Brownie batter recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour.


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  1. 5 stars
    Very tasty, turned out beautifully. Needs a good non stick mini muffin pan ( or use paper liners). These freeze well too!

  2. 5 stars
    These are WONDERFUL! The espresso powder really puts the chocolate flavor over the top. This is a quick and easy way to satisfy your chocolate AND cheesecake cravings without all the extra time and effort. OMGosh! Thank you, Kelly.

  3. I made them and after 12 minutes they weren’t cooked. I have used silicone muffins molts, would it be the reason?

    1. Hi Sierra – Absolutely :) You can use box brownie batter and follow the rest of the recipe the exact same. Enjoy!

    1. Hi Kelli! The espresso powder isn’t necessary. It enhances the flavor of the brownies but they’ll still taste great without it :)

    1. Hi Bev – It’s very intensely dark and concentrated instant coffee crystals that dissolve quickly in liquid. You can usually find it in the coffee aisle of most major supermarkets.

  4. I’ve done this in a regular muffin tin and they were delicious! They turned out great, just bigger bites, that’s all! They were so good!

  5. I used 99g cocoa powder ( that was all I had), 240.50g all purpose flour, reduced the sugar to 360 gram of caster sugar. Turned out okay in terms of sweetness.

  6. I have a question about storing these. I want to make a lot for my sisters wedding reception. Do I need to store them in the refrigerator since they are half cheesecake? How long can I make them in advance? Is a week too long? Thanks for the help! They look amazing!

    1. Yes, I’d recommend storing them in the fridge just to be safe and I’d make them a maximum of 3 days in advance.

    2. 4 stars
      Delicious little treats and easy to make. My only comment would be the number of bites made from this recipe. I made 48. Making 30 would’ve way overfilled each cup. Not sure if all mini muffin tins are the same size, but I think they are pretty standard

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