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Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes

Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes: Your New Favorite Indulgence

Indulge in Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes, combining fudgy brownie and creamy cheesecake for a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 box Brownie Batter A fudgy brownie mix or homemade batter
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat, softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 3 tbsp Heavy Cream (for Ganache)
For Decoration
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners, lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin liner and bake for 8-10 minutes until set but soft.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix until creamy.
  4. Divide cheesecake batter evenly over cooled brownie bases and gently tap the muffin pan to release air bubbles.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes until centers jiggle slightly. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to wire rack.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Heat 3 tablespoons of heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
  8. Drizzle ganache over chilled cheesecakes and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth texture and watch baking time closely for the best results.

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