Description
These creamy mini cheesecake hearts are the perfect romantic dessert. Heart-shaped, rich, and smooth, they’re made with a luscious cream cheese filling over a brownie base, then baked to perfection. Ideal for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or any sweet celebration, they’re easy to customize with toppings like berries, ganache, or sprinkles. No special occasion needed to enjoy these bite-sized treats!
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
2/3 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
For the Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
5 oz granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 oz sour cream
1 oz heavy cream
1 oz honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease heart-shaped silicone molds or line a mini cheesecake pan.
Make the brownie base: Melt butter with chocolate chips until smooth. In a bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate. Fold in flour, salt, and baking soda. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of batter into the bottom of each mold.
Par-bake brownie base for 10–12 minutes until set but still soft.
Make cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, honey, and vanilla. Don’t overmix.
Pour cheesecake filling over the partially baked brownie bases, filling molds nearly to the top.
Bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, or until centers are just set and edges are lightly golden.
Cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Gently remove from molds and decorate with ganache, berries, whipped cream, or sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.
Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent cracks.
For keto: substitute almond flour for the base and erythritol for sugar.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
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