Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich brownies and creamy cheesecake with a refreshing hint of mint in these Mint Brownie Cheesecake Cups. These individual treats are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 egg
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped Andes mints
Toppings:
- Crushed mint candies or extra chocolate for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or by greasing lightly.
- Prepare Brownie Base: Mix brownie batter according to package instructions. Spoon 1 tablespoon into each muffin cup.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Assemble and Bake: Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie batter. Bake for 18–22 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with crushed mint candies or extra chocolate before serving.
Notes
- For a homemade brownie base, substitute your favorite from-scratch recipe.
- These keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
