Name: Brownie Cheesecake Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 box brownie mix (or your fave brownie recipe); 1 package cream cheese (8oz/250g package, room temperature); 4 tbsp powdered sugar; ½ cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder; mini chocolate chips (for garnish, optional)

Brownie Cheesecake Cups are a super easy cheesecake cup that has a brownie base and filled with a chocolate cheesecake filling. If you are looking for a new way to serve up brownies, give this recipe a try.

I’ve made cup desserts with cookie mix and cake mix. I thought I’d try brownie mix and see what happened. The result? This chewy, moist and double chocolatey bite of heaven.

At first, I wasn’t sure if it would work. After 10 minutes of being in the oven, I went to deflate the center of the cup and not much happened. I put back in another five minutes and tried again. This time, I could see the cup starting to take shape. I knew then that it would probably be ok and I wouldn’t have wasted a perfectly good brownie mix.

What is the Filling for this Brownie Cheesecake Cup

The filling is cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar and cocoa powder. It’s smooth, creamy and sweet. It is a cheesecake no-bake style that is going to really amplifies the flavors.

I shared this recipe on my personal Facebook profile and one of my friends said that she saw Mickey Mouse when she looked at my pictures. I guess I put the chocolate chips on top in a way that looks like Mickey. I didn’t intend it that way, but I can see what she means now! I had a little chuckle over that.

I hope you’ve been enjoying all the dessert cup hacks I’ve been sharing. They’ve been fun to make (and eat!).

Can You Make These in Mini Muffin Tins

Yes, you can. The hard thing is to ensure the center stays down, it will be slightly harder to keep pushed down since you have less room than a bigger cup. But you can prepare them the same as the large one! Just cook for a less time frame than a larger muffin tin.

How to Make Brownie Cheesecake Cups

You will start by preparing your brownie batter and then pour it into your muffin tins. Then start cooking, and as you can see in the recipe you can see you will remove the brownie cup and push down the center. Then once your brownies are fully cooked and the center is pushed down allow the cups to cool.

Once your brownie cups are cool you will then begin working on the cream cheese filling. You will use softened cream cheese to whip up to a velvety cheesecake filling. Then you can spoon it into the center of the cups or even use a piping bag.

How to Store Your Brownie Cheesecake Cups

You will want to store your cups in the fridge due to the cheesecake filling. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Can I Freeze These Brownie Cups

Yes, you absolutely can. You will want to place your brownie cups in an airtight container or even a sealable freezer bag. Then store in the freezer for up to three months. Just make sure not to layer your cups, or they will stick together.

When you want one or more just place in the fridge overnight to thaw or remove and allow to thaw on the counter for around an hour and then enjoy.

Can I Use Homemade Brownie Batter

Of course. You are welcome to use a homemade brownie mix instead of the box if you prefer. This is all about your personal preference in flavor. I find using boxed doesn’t change the flavor that much, and saves quite a bit of time in the prep.

Do You Use Liners for these Brownie Cups

No, you will just grease your pan and go that route. If you do a cupcake liner you will find the brownie sticks to the liner, and you won’t get a really nice edge as you want.

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A brownie cheesecake cup cut in half on a plate.

Whip these up for a quick and easy dessert for your family, friends, and even great for birthday parties and more. There is no wrong time for a cheesecake brownie cup!

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