Description
These Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes feature rich, fudgy brownie bases topped with creamy, smooth cheesecake filling, all baked into perfectly portioned mini treats. Combining the best of brownies and cheesecakes, they’re ideal for parties, dessert platters, or whenever you crave a decadent, bite-sized dessert.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (including required ingredients as per box instructions)
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Brownie Base: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions. Spoon a small amount of the brownie batter into the bottom of each cupcake liner, filling about one-fourth of each liner.
- Bake Brownies: Bake the brownie bases in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until set. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs together until smooth and creamy. Gently stir in the sour cream to combine.
- Assemble Cheesecakes: Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the baked brownie bases in each cupcake liner, filling almost to the top.
- Bake Cheesecakes: Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set. The centers should be firm but still slightly jiggly to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mini cheesecakes to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least one hour to fully set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake filling.
- Do not overbake the cheesecakes; they will firm up more as they cool.
- Use cupcake liners for easy removal and serving.
- These mini cheesecakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add toppings like fresh berries or chocolate drizzle for extra flavor.
