Description
If you love the rich combination of chocolate and creamy cheesecake, these Raspberry Bliss Cheesecake Bites are the perfect treat. With their indulgent layers of chocolate brownie, tangy raspberry swirl, and luscious cheesecake, these bite-sized desserts are ideal for parties, celebrations, or just a sweet indulgence. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they’re guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Brownie Base:
- All-Purpose Flour: ½ cup
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: ⅓ cup
- Baking Powder: ¼ tsp
- Salt: ¼ tsp
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup, melted
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
For the Raspberry Cheesecake Layer:
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Granulated Sugar: ⅓ cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Raspberry Jam: ⅓ cup
- Fresh Raspberries (optional): ½ cup
For the Chocolate Topping:
- Chocolate Chips: ½ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Chocolate Brownie Base
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the mixture, stirring until everything is well blended.
- Layer the Base: Spoon about 1½ tablespoons of brownie batter into each muffin cup, smoothing it to form an even layer.
Make the Cheesecake Layer
- Blend the Cheesecake Mixture: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth and creamy.
- Add Raspberry Jam: Gently fold in the raspberry jam, swirling it slightly for a marbled effect.
Assemble the Bites
- Layer the Cheesecake: Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture on top of the brownie base in each muffin cup.
- Add Fresh Raspberries: Place one or two fresh raspberries on top of each cheesecake layer for an extra burst of flavor.
Bake the Bites
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and the brownie edges are firm.
- Cool: Allow the bites to cool completely in the tin before removing them.
Add the Chocolate Topping
- Melt the Chocolate Chips: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Drizzle Over the Bites: Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cheesecake bites.
Notes
Notes
- Softening the cream cheese to room temperature is crucial for achieving a smooth and lump-free cheesecake layer.
- Use fresh or high-quality raspberry jam to enhance the flavor and create a vibrant swirl.
- Allow the bites to cool completely before drizzling chocolate to ensure a neat and polished finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Raspberry Bliss Cheesecake Bites, Chocolate Cheesecake Bites, Mini Raspberry Desserts, Cheesecake Treats