Red Velvet Brownie Bites (Printable View)
Fudgy red velvet brownie bites swirled with creamy cheesecake topping. These handheld treats deliver rich chocolate flavor with a tangy twist.
# Ingredient List:
→ Red Velvet Brownie Batter
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
09 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
11 - 1 egg yolk
12 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until combined.
03 - Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just incorporated—do not overmix.
04 - In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup. Add 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on top of each.
06 - Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the brownie batter for a marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 23–25 minutes, or until the centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These pack all the chocolate richness of a full sized brownie into two perfect bites
- The cream cheese swirl makes them taste like a red velvet cheesecake hybrid
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- Over swirling will blend the layers too much and you will lose that beautiful marbled effect
- Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable for a smooth swirl without lumps
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- Gel food coloring produces that deep red hue without thinning your batter
- Wait until the brownies are completely cooled before removing them from the pan