Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites (Printable Version)

Bite-sized treats combining rich red velvet brownie and creamy cheesecake swirls.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Red Velvet Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
06 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ For the Cheesecake Swirl

09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix well.
03 - Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
04 - Divide the red velvet brownie batter evenly among the mini muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
05 - In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until creamy and fully blended.
06 - Add a small spoonful of cheesecake mixture on top of each brownie cup. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cheesecake into the brownie batter for a marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • These tiny treats deliver that classic red velvet flavor without committing to a full sized cake
  • The cheesecake swirl keeps every bite incredibly moist and adds a tangy creaminess
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese blends smoothly while cold cream cheese leaves you fighting tiny lumps that never quite disappear
  • Let these cool completely in the pan before trying to remove them or the cheesecake layer will stick to the liners and tear apart
03 -
  • If your food coloring seems too bright or artificial tasting try using a natural beet based powder instead
  • The toothpick test should come out with a few moist crumbs not completely clean or you will overbake these into dry little hockey pucks

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