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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie Bites Recipe

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie Bites Recipe

Whip up a perfectly portable and snackable dessert with this quick and easy recipe for Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie Bites!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 30 brownie bites

Equipment

Ingredients  

For the brownies:

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly whisked
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions 

Make the brownie batter:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, food coloring and salt until combined and then stir in the white vinegar.
  • Add the eggs and stir until combined. Fold in the flour just until combined. Set brownie mixture aside.

Make the cheesecake filling:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese with the sugar, vanilla extract and egg yolk until combined. Transfer the cheesecake mixture to a piping bag or sealable plastic bag and snip off the tip.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop (or two small spoons) scoop about 1 tablespoon of the brownie batter into each well of the mini muffin pan. Pipe about 1 teaspoon of the cheesecake mixture atop the brownie batter then top the cheesecake mixture with an additional 1 teaspoon of brownie batter. Using a toothpick, swirl the brownie batter and cheesecake mixture together.
  • Bake the brownie bites for about 12 minutes or until the cheesecake mixture is fully baked. Remove the brownie bites from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing them.

Notes

  • Store the red velvet cheesecake brownie bites in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 3 to 5 days. A little parchment or wax paper between the layers keeps them from sticking together. As tempting as it may be, I wouldn’t recommend freezing them. Freezing can mess with that creamy cheesecake center and leave you with a texture that’s just not the same.
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