Red Velvet Brownie Bites (Printable)

Fudgy red velvet brownie bites with creamy swirl topping

# Ingredient List:

→ Red Velvet Brownie Batter

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

→ Cream Cheese Swirl

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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until combined.
03 - Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just incorporated—do not overmix.
04 - In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup. Add 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on top of each.
06 - Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the brownie batter for a marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 23–25 minutes, or until the centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The fudgy brownie texture contrasts perfectly with the creamy swirl topping
  • These look impressive but come together in under an hour with ingredients you probably have
  • The mini size means you can pop two without feeling like you've overindulged
02 -
  • The toothpick test should show moist crumbs not clean batter or these will dry out
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable cold cream cheese creates lumpy swirls
  • These actually taste better the next day when the flavors have had time to meld together
03 -
  • Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for the most vibrant red without thinning your batter
  • Let the cream cheese mixture sit at room temperature while you make the brownie batter for easier swirling

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