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Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake Bites
These bite-sized treats combine a rich, fudgy brownie base with creamy chocolate chip cheesecake and a smooth chocolate shell. They’re an indulgent homemade dessert that looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Layer
8 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
½ cup mini chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Topping
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
⅓ cup mini chocolate chips, for garnish
Preparation Steps
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini cheesecake pan or line a muffin pan with liners.
Prepare the brownie base by whisking together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt just until combined. Divide the brownie batter between the prepared cavities, filling each with a thin layer.
Bake the brownie bases for about 8–10 minutes. Remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C).
Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the vanilla and egg, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture over each brownie base. Bake for another 15–18 minutes, until the cheesecake centers are just set.
Allow the bites to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before removing them from the pan.
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil until smooth. Spoon or dip the tops of the chilled bites into the melted chocolate.
Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the chocolate before it sets. Refrigerate for another 15–20 minutes until firm.
Rich brownie, creamy cheesecake, and a crisp chocolate topping make these little bites perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something extra chocolatey. Would you eat just one or go straight for two?
