Red Velvet Brownie Bites Cream Cheese Swirl (Printable)
Fudgy red velvet brownie bites marbled with luscious cream cheese swirl. Perfect for parties or sweet treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Red Velvet Brownie Batter
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
09 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
11 - 1 egg yolk
12 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup lightly.
02 - Whisk melted butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until fully combined.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just incorporated—avoid overmixing to maintain fudgy texture.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup. Top with 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture.
06 - Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the brownie batter, creating a marbled pattern.
07 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes until centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These bite sized treats pack all the indulgence of a full sized red velvet cake into perfectly portioned two bite morsels
- The cream cheese swirl adds a tangy richness that cuts through the fudgy chocolate intensity creating the most irresistible flavor combination
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- Overmixing the flour creates tough brownies, so stop stirring the moment the dry ingredients disappear into the batter
- The cream cheese swirl sinks if you add it first, so layer brownie batter then the creamy mixture on top
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly into both batters
- A piping bag makes filling those tiny muffin cups so much easier and neater than using spoons