Red Velvet Brownie Bites Cream Cheese Swirl (Printer-friendly)
Fudgy red velvet bites swirled with luscious cream cheese. Easy 24-batch dessert perfect for parties.
# What You Need:
→ 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 (liquid or gel)
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 Tips:
01 -
- That perfect dance of chocolate and cream cheese never gets old
- Mini portions mean you can sample without guilt and share without running out
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- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly and prevent that curdled look nobody wants
- Gel food coloring delivers that signature red velvet color without thinning your batter
03 -
- Chill your swirl mixture for 10 minutes if it seems too runny, thick cheese holds its shape better when marbling
- Add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra pockets of melted chocolate in every bite