Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites (Printable)
Fudgy red velvet brownie bites with creamy cheesecake swirls—ideal for parties or a sweet snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Red Velvet Brownie Batter
01 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring
06 - 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cheesecake Swirl
09 - 7 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with cooking spray.
02 - Whisk melted butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Beat in the whole egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully combined and uniformly colored.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt directly into the wet mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix to maintain fudgy texture.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until completely smooth. Add granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until creamy and free of lumps.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of red velvet batter into each muffin cup, filling about halfway. Top each with 1 teaspoon of cheesecake mixture. Use a toothpick to swirl gently for a marbled effect.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until centers are just set and edges pull slightly away from the sides of the cups. The tops should feel firm but slightly springy to the touch.
07 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set. Carefully transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving to allow flavors to develop fully.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the rich chocolatey base and the bright creamy swirl keeps every bite interesting
- These disappear faster than full sized desserts at parties because they feel like a perfectly portioned indulgence
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese mixes so much more smoothly and prevents lumps in your swirl
- Overmixing the brownie batter makes them tough instead of fudgy
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for portioning the brownie batter into the muffin cups
- Chill the cheesecake mixture for 10 minutes before swirling for neater patterns