Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bites
Indulge in these Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bites, featuring a rich brownie base topped with creamy cheesecake in bite-sized perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 145 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted
- 8 oz cream cheese, full-fat, room temperature
- 2 oz dark chocolate, chopped for ganache
- 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Mix the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add the sifted cocoa powder and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the eggs one by one, whisking until combined.
- Fold in the flour until just mixed.
- Pour the brownie batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating the cream cheese until smooth, then adding sugar until fluffy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie layer.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Finish by melting dark chocolate and drizzling it over the cheesecake, then sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Best served chilled; can be made ahead of time and stored covered.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: brownies, cheesecake, dessert, chocolate, sweets