Description
These Brownie Bottom Mini Cheesecakes combine two irresistible treats in one indulgent bite-sized dessert. Each cheesecake sits on a rich, fudgy brownie base and is topped with creamy vanilla cheesecake and silky ganache. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or make-ahead desserts, these are a hit every time. Whether you’re searching for easy dessert ideas, individual party food, or sweet snacks that freeze beautifully, this is an easy recipe that delivers big results.
Ingredients
0.5 cup unsalted butter
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (1 for brownie, 1 for cheesecake)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (0.5 for brownie, 0.5 for cheesecake)
0.33 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.25 teaspoon salt (pinch for brownie, pinch for cheesecake)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
0.25 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
2 tablespoons sour cream
0.33 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
0.25 cup extra chopped chocolate (optional topping)
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Melt 0.5 cup unsalted butter and combine with 0.5 cup sugar in a bowl.
3. Add 1 egg and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Stir in 0.33 cup flour, 0.25 cup cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
5. Divide the brownie batter evenly into the 12 muffin liners.
6. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool slightly.
7. Beat 8 oz cream cheese until fluffy. Add 0.25 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
8. Spoon the cheesecake batter over the cooled brownie bases.
9. Bake for 15–17 minutes, until centers are just set. Cool completely, then chill for 2 hours.
10. In a saucepan, heat 0.33 cup heavy cream until simmering.
11. Pour the hot cream over 0.5 cup chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes.
12. Stir ganache until smooth and let cool slightly.
13. Spoon ganache over each cheesecake.
14. Top with chopped chocolate and flaky sea salt.
15. Chill until set or serve immediately.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
Don’t skip chilling time—this helps them set properly.
Ganache can be made in advance and gently reheated before topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy dessert, brownie cheesecake, mini cheesecakes, chocolate desserts, party desserts