Description
Delightful mini desserts featuring a rich brownie base topped with a creamy cheesecake layer, perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter and mix in granulated sugar and cocoa powder until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time and stir in the flour until smooth.
- Scoop the brownie batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about halfway.
- In another bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture on top of the brownie layer, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until set around the edges with a slight jiggle in the middle.
- Let cool at room temperature and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the chilling step; it’s crucial for the perfect texture. Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother mix, and avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg