Description
Delight in these Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites, a perfect sweet treat featuring rich boxed brownies topped with melting chocolate kisses and a luscious stabilized white chocolate whipped cream. Garnished with mini marshmallows, peppermint sticks, and drizzled chocolate sauce, these bites capture the warmth and joy of hot chocolate in a bite-sized dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Bites
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients required on box: oil, eggs, water)
- 24 chocolate kisses
Stabilized Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant white chocolate pudding mix
Garnishes
- Peppermint sticks, chopped
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Brownie Batter: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions, including adding the required oil, eggs, and water.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each mini muffin cup about two-thirds full with the brownie batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake Brownies: Bake the brownies for 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly gooey.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing the pan from the oven, press one chocolate kiss upside down into the center of each brownie cup. Allow the kiss to soften and gently smooth the melted chocolate with a thin spatula or spoon for a cocoa-like appearance.
- Cool and Remove Brownies: Let the brownie bites cool completely in the pan, then transfer them to a cooling rack. Use a paring knife if needed to carefully pop them out without breaking.
- Prepare Stabilized Whipped Cream: In a very cold bowl, whip the heavy cream at high speed until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue to whip until soft peaks form. Incorporate the instant white chocolate pudding mix and beat until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overmix.
- Pipe and Garnish: Once the brownies are fully cooled, pipe the stabilized whipped cream onto each bite. Garnish with mini marshmallows, chopped peppermint sticks, and drizzle with chocolate sauce as desired.
Notes
- Use your favorite boxed brownie mix for convenience and reliable results.
- Whip the cream in a chilled bowl to achieve better volume and texture.
- Watch the whipping process carefully to avoid curdling the stabilized whipped cream.
- For a festive twist, substitute peppermint sticks with crushed candy canes.
- Store leftover brownie bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 106 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
