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Indulgent Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes

These mini cheesecakes combine rich brownie bliss with creamy cheesecake, creating the perfect bite-sized dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Make sure the butter is fully melted.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature eggs work best.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Sift the cocoa powder for best results.
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened Ensure it's softened to avoid lumps.
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 large egg Room temperature egg.
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips For folding into the cheesecake layer.
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream For enriching the cheesecake layer.
  • optional units Additional chocolate chips for topping For garnish, if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar until mixed.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until well combined.
  4. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt, and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter evenly into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup halfway.
Cheesecake Mixture
  1. In another bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and one egg until smooth.
  2. Spoon the cheesecake batter over the brownie base in each cup.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are set but still slightly jiggly.
  2. Let cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Notes

You can dress these up with toppings, sauces, or fruit to match any occasion. For added flavor, consider exploring variations like peanut butter or white chocolate.