🍫 Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes 🍫

These mini cheesecakes feature a fudgy brownie base topped with creamy cheesecake, creating a rich and delightful dessert in every bite!

Ingredients

For the Brownie Base:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈

1 cup granulated sugar 🍬

2 large eggs 🥚

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌸

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 🌾

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫

1/4 teaspoon baking powder 🧁

1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂

For the Cheesecake Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀

1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬

1 large egg 🥚

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌸

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

3️⃣ Bake the Brownie Base: Spoon brownie batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 1/3 full. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges start to set.

4️⃣ Prepare Cheesecake Layer: While the brownies bake, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

5️⃣ Add Cheesecake Layer: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and spoon cheesecake mixture over each brownie base. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set.

6️⃣ Cool and Chill: Let the mini cheesecakes cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

7️⃣ Serve and Enjoy: These Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes are now ready to serve and enjoy!

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Calories: 350 kcal per mini cheesecake
• Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes