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Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes

Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes for a Sweet Celebration

These Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes combine rich brownie bases with creamy cheesecake layers for an irresistible dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 batch Brownie Batter Use a homemade or boxed mix.
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat, softened.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet.
  • 3 tbsp Heavy Cream
Final Touch
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners, spraying them lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each lined muffin cup and bake for 8–10 minutes until just set.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually blend in sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
  4. Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled brownie bases, then tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
  5. Bake cheesecakes for 15–18 minutes until centers are set but slightly jiggly. Cool them on a wire rack.
  6. Heat 3 tablespoons of heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth for ganache.
  7. Once cooled, top each cheesecake with ganache and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, refrigerate mini cheesecakes overnight. Use muffin liners for easy removal and clean edges. Optional toppings include fresh berries or caramel drizzle.

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