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A smartphone photo of a round brownie bottom cheesecake bite on a neutral surface in natural light. (Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bites)

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bites: The Ultimate Fudgy and Creamy Mini Dessert

Rich, bite-sized Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bites featuring a dense fudgy base, a creamy pale yellow cheesecake layer, and a thick glossy dark chocolate ganache drizzle topped with mini semi-sweet chips.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Desserts, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 115g, melted
  • 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder 30g
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150g
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 65g
Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese 225g, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 90g
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream 60ml
  • 2 tbsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 20g

Equipment

  • 1 24-count mini muffin tin Lined with paper liners
  • 2 Microwave-safe bowls For melting butter and making ganache
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer For the cheesecake layer
  • 1 Small Cookie Scoop For even portioning

Method
 

Bake the Brownie Base
  1. Whisk melted butter and cocoa powder. Stir in sugar, then whisk in eggs until shiny. Fold in flour and salt.
  2. Scoop 1 tbsp into lined mini muffin tins. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
Add Cheesecake Layer
  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla. Mix on low until creamy and pale yellow.
  2. Top brownies with 1 tbsp cheesecake batter. Lower oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Decorate
  1. Pour hot heavy cream over dark chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 mins, then whisk until glossy.
  2. Drizzle thick ganache over chilled bites and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.

Notes

Always use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
Chill the bites completely before adding the ganache for the best visual finish.