Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes
Indulge in the delightful fusion of fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake with these irresistible Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes. Perfectly portioned for parties or a personal treat, each mini cheesecake features a rich brownie base topped with smooth cheesecake and finished with a luscious chocolate ganache. The combination of textures and flavors creates an unforgettable dessert experience that is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, these mini delights are an ideal addition to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brownie batter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray them with nonstick spray.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each liner and spread it evenly. Bake for 8–10 minutes until just set; let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and heavy cream; mix until silky smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over each baked brownie base and gently tap the pan to release air bubbles.
- Bake for an additional 15–18 minutes until centers are just set. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- To prepare the ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming, pour it over chocolate chips, let sit for about a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Spoon ganache over each chilled mini cheesecake and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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