Red Velvet Brownie Bites Cream Cheese Swirl (Printable Version)

Fudgy red velvet brownie bites swirled with luscious cream cheese. Perfect for parties and gifting.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until combined.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir until just incorporated—do not overmix.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla in a small bowl 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, until 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 combination of fudgy red velvet brownie and tangy cream cheese creates an irresistible sweet and tangy balance
  • These bite sized treats look stunning on any dessert table but come together in under an hour
02 -
  • Over swirling will muddy the beautiful red and white contrast into a muddy pink, so restraint is key
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps in the cream cheese mixture and ensure even baking
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the batter evenly and quickly
  • Warm the cream cheese for 15 seconds in the microwave if it is still too cold

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