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Homemade Red Velvet Brownie Bites Recipe

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These Homemade Red Velvet Brownie Bites are a delightful treat combining the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with a creamy tangy cream cheese swirl. Perfectly portioned in mini muffin form, these bites balance the classic velvety cocoa and red food coloring with a luscious cream cheese filling, baked to soft perfection with a visually appealing swirl on top.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 9 tbsp unsalted butter (preferably Kerrygold)
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp espresso powder
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (King Arthur preferred)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 9 oz cream cheese (room temperature, about 70°F)
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a mini muffin pan with butter or cooking spray, ensuring the sides and bottoms are coated to prevent sticking.
  2. Sift Cocoa and Melt Butter: Sift the cocoa powder into a small bowl to remove lumps, then melt the 9 tablespoons of butter in a medium bowl. Whisk the melted butter together with 1 1/4 cups sugar, sifted cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, red food coloring, 1/8 teaspoon salt, espresso powder, and vinegar until well combined.
  3. Add Eggs and Flour: Whisk in the 2 eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated. Gently fold in the 3/4 cup flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid toughness.
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese with 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Gently fold in the egg yolk until just combined to keep a soft, luscious texture.
  5. Assemble Bites: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each cup of the greased mini muffin pan, filling halfway. Add about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling on top, then add another teaspoon of brownie batter to seal the filling inside.
  6. Create Swirls: Use a toothpick or thin skewer to drag through the layers in a gentle figure-eight or circular motion for a marbled, swirled pattern without fully blending the layers.
  7. Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the tops are just set and spring back lightly but the centers remain slightly soft and fudgy.
  8. Cool and Remove: Let the brownie bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then gently remove each using a thin knife or offset spatula. Allow the bites to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients, especially eggs and cream cheese, are at room temperature to promote smooth blending and better texture.
  • Sifting cocoa powder removes lumps and prevents streaky spots in batter.
  • Do not overmix flour into the wet ingredients to keep brownies tender.
  • The espresso powder enhances the chocolate taste without adding coffee flavor.
  • Use a gentle swirling motion to avoid muddying the cream cheese pattern.
  • Cool bites completely before serving for best texture and clean slicing.

Keywords: Red Velvet Brownie Bites, Mini Brownies, Cream Cheese Swirl, Red Velvet Dessert, Fudgy Brownies, Homemade Brownies

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