Looking for a cute and easy dessert for your next event? These Brownie Batter Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes are the perfect mini dessert bites.
So, I have come to realize that as I get older, the way my kids "celebrate" my birthday is getting more technological.
Yesterday morning (and by morning, I really mean the middle of the night) I was awakened by the most obnoxious sound. Now when you are not used to hearing alarms go off at 4 am, it isn't the easiest to determine where it is coming from. The sound was coming from right beside my bed, so at first I thought it was my phone. Nope, not it. My laptop was also right there. I honestly thought the sound must be coming from it, but I had no idea how to turn it off. Like I said, I'm not used to getting up that early, so I might have been a little confused.
Now my husband already knew this was going to happen because my oldest son had told him about my birthday "present". So he turned the light on and laughed as I struggled to figure out what was happening. On the corner of the table by my bed was an old iPhone box hiding behind some books. I finally realized the annoying and very loud sound was coming from the box. As I opened the box trying to figure out why a box would be waking me up, a card fell out...along with my son's iPod.
That little stinker thought it would be funny to be the first one to say Happy Birthday to me.
Then around 6:30 (mind you, I'm not a morning person, so that's still too early to get up usually) my daughter brought me her present...her cute little self singing happy birthday. Only it wasn't live! She had recorded it on her iPod and it was turned up as loud as possible and she put it right beside my ear. Yes, I was feeling the birthday love for sure 🙂 Thank goodness the next two "presents" were a little more loving. My youngest just had a card and a hug to wake me up with, and my hubby let me sleep in while he took the kids to school. Then he brought me coffee in bed to wake me up later. It was a good day for sure, even after being awakened "loudly".
I may or may not have enjoyed a few of these Brownie Batter Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes for breakfast yesterday too. Hey, calories totally don't count on birthdays right? I sure hope not because I ate way too much yesterday. It was a good calorie kind of a day. Cheesecake for breakfast, Alfredo for dinner, and cupcakes and cheesecake cake for dessert...I'm thinking I should run extra for the rest of the week to make up for it.
These mini cheesecakes are the perfect little treat for anytime of day or any party. They have just enough brownie mix to make them taste like brownie but still taste like cheesecake. The small Oreo crust and the extra mini chocolate cheesecakes give it that little bit of extra chocolate without going overboard.
They are teeny tiny, so you won't feel guilty eating 5-6 at a time. The Cool Whip and sprinkles are optional, but it makes them look so much more fun, so why leave it off?
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Recipe

Brownie Batter Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
These miniature cheesecakes get a chocolate twist from brownies and chocolate chips. Perfect little treats for celebrating anything!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Oreo crumbs
- 2 - 8 ounces each - cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dry brownie mix
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 48 mini cupcake liners in 2 mini muffin pans.
- Place a small spoonful of crumbs in the bottom of liners and press down firmly. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and cream again.
- Stir in the dry brownie mix and mix again. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand. Place a small spoonful into each prepared mini muffin liner. Fill the liners almost to the top.
- Bake for 17 minutes. Remove and let the cheesecakes cool completely.
- Top with Cool Whip and sprinkles just before serving. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
You could also bake these in 24 regular muffin tins by increasing the bake time to around 25 minutes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 87Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 58mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g
Other Cheesecakes that we have enjoyed are:
Julie says
I love this cheesecake recipe...and the other cheesecake recipes you shared as well. Mini cheesecakes are one of my favorite desserts to make!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
There is just something so fun and satisfying about little cheesecakes!!! I'm glad you like them too!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
Brownie batter AND cheesecake...I'm so in love right now!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Believe me...the feeling was mutual! I ate way too many of these little cheesecakes 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
These have all the elements...gooey, brownie batter, choco chips, cheesecake...and so cute!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I love trying to include all my favorites in one glorious and cute treat. Thanks Averie!
Jennifer says
I made these this afternoon and they were delicious! I'm working on a post for them on my blog, thanks so much for another yummy recipe 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I am so excited to hear that you made these. I will have to check out your post 🙂
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
That's a pretty clever way to be the first to wish you happy b-day! These are an adorable way enjoy brownies & cheesecake together 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha! Clever wasn't the word I was thinking that morning 🙂
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
This look devine! Yummy!!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I agree 100% with you...very yummy!
Emily ~So Domesticated~ says
Happy Birthday! These mini cheesecakes look delectable... a perfect treat to celebrate with!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you Emily. They were perfect to wake up to that morning.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Sounds like a great birthday! Love that you put brownie mix in the cheesecake! YUM!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you Jessica!
Chels R. says
Those are so super cute!!!! Those would be great for a kids b-day party!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I agree...perfect for a kid's party or any party for that matter 🙂
Cindy Harris says
Sounds like you had a wonderful day--even if it did start too early! Love these little yummys. They look delicious.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you Cindy!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
These look SO yummy! I'm obsessed with brownie batter everything lately! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I hear you on the brownie batter obsession...I have another treat that is waiting to be photographed if the sun ever comes back out!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
dear Jocelyn, you are the mini cheesecake QUEEN! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Awe Sally thank you for such a sweet comment. I really do enjoy making cheesecakes!!!
Liz says
Happy Birthday! I'm not a morning person either so I would've hated waking up that early! The mini cheesecakes would have been perfect to eat for breakfast though!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Mornings are the worst...although I have learned that the middle of the night is even less enjoyable!
Kate says
Happy late birthday! These sound soooo good! Cheesecake is my husband's favorite dessert, so I know he would love these. Pinned!! =)
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much for the pin and birthday wishes!
Vicky says
Happy late birthday! These look so good! Pinning for later.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much Vicky!
Veronica says
Peanut butter mousse on cheesecakes and now brownie mix IN them?! You're killing me smalls! Lol your mini cheesecakes are gorgeous Jocelyn!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you Veronica!!! I kill me some days too 🙂
Tonia@thegunnysack says
Yum! What a great combination for a cheesecake!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Tonia!
Tieghan says
Brownie batter is the best. I still like cookie dough more, but brownie batter is second for sure! These look awesome.....as do all you creations!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Cookie dough is definitely pretty delicious...I need to make some more with that flavor too!!!
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
Hahaha your kids are too sweet! What a great birthday 🙂 And of course calories don't count on your birthday!! These mini cheesecakes are too cute. And I'm loving the brownie mix you added to give them that delicious brownie flavor. Wonderful idea! Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
It's a good thing calories don't count on bdays...I ate my fair share!!! Thanks for the pin love!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Girl you make the best cheesecake desserts! LOL at your son, 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yeah, he is a funny boy!!!