Red Velvet Brownie Bites (Printable)

Fudgy red velvet brownie bites with creamy swirl topping

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix thoroughly until uniform in color.
03 - Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just incorporated—avoid overmixing to prevent tough brownies.
04 - In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Ensure no lumps remain.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of brownie batter into each prepared muffin cup, filling about halfway. Top each with 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture.
06 - Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the red velvet batter, creating a marbled pattern. Avoid mixing completely.
07 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. The tops should be slightly firm but not dry.
08 - Let the brownie bites cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool completely before serving to allow the cream cheese swirl to set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours but come together in under an hour
  • The cream cheese swirl keeps them incredibly moist for days
  • Perfect portion control means you can eat two without guilt
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here since they continue cooking in the hot pan
  • The cream cheese layer makes them look undone before they actually are
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the swirl from sinking to the bottom
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfectly portioned brownie batter
  • Chill the cream cheese mixture for ten minutes if it feels too soft to swirl

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