Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites (Printable Version)

Fudgy red velvet brownie bites with creamy cheesecake swirls, ideal for parties or snacks.

# What You Need:

→ Red Velvet Brownie Batter

01 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
06 - 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Cheesecake Swirl

09 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat 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. Beat in egg, vanilla, and red food coloring until fully combined.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until creamy and lump-free.
05 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon of red velvet batter into each muffin cup. Top with 1 teaspoon of cheesecake mixture. Swirl gently with a toothpick or skewer for a marbled effect.
06 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the centers are just set and the edges pull slightly away from the sides.
07 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that sophisticated red velvet and cheesecake combination in two bite sized portions
  • The marble pattern makes them look like you spent hours when really theyre secretly simple
02 -
  • Overmixing the brownie batter will make these cakey instead of fudgy, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The cheesecake swirl should be room temperature when you add it, or itll sink to the bottom instead of staying on top
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together better and prevent that speckled look in your cheesecake swirl
  • If your red color looks more pink than vibrant, try using gel coloring instead of liquid for a deeper hue

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