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Red Velvet Brownie Bites

Decadent Red Velvet Brownie Bites with Cream Cheese Swirl

Indulge in Red Velvet Brownie Bites topped with a creamy swirl, perfect for gatherings or sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 9 tbsp Butter Provides richness and moisture.
  • 1.25 cups Sugar Sweetens the mixture.
  • 0.25 cups Cocoa Powder Defines the chocolate flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring Enhances the iconic red velvet appearance.
  • 0.125 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.25 tsp Espresso Powder Intensifies chocolate flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Vinegar Reacts with baking soda for lift.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds the ingredients together.
  • 0.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure.
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 9 oz Cream Cheese Forms the creamy swirl.
  • 3 tbsp Sugar for Cream Cheese Sweetens the filling.
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract for Cream Cheese Similar flavor-enhancing role.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Adds richness to the cream cheese mixture.

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • whisk
  • Mixing Bowls
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. Melt butter and whisk together with sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, food coloring, salt, espresso powder, vinegar, and eggs. Fold in flour until combined.
  3. Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth, then fold in egg yolk.
  4. Spoon brownie batter into each cup, add cream cheese filling, and swirl together.
  5. Bake for about 12 minutes, let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow brownie bites to cool completely before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for best texture.

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