Description
Delight in these Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites, a perfect blend of rich boxed brownie mix, melting chocolate kisses, and a creamy stabilized whipped cream infused with white chocolate pudding. Finished with festive garnishes like mini marshmallows and peppermint sticks, these bite-sized treats evoke the cozy warmth of hot chocolate in every bite.
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. 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, adding oil, eggs, and water as required.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each mini muffin cup about two-thirds full with brownie batter.
- Bake Brownie Bites: Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one chocolate kiss upside down into each brownie cup. Allow the kisses to melt slightly, then smooth the chocolate with a thin spatula or spoon for a cocoa-like appearance.
- Cool Brownie Bites: Let the brownie cups cool completely in the pan, then transfer them to a cooling rack. Use a paring knife to gently pop them out of the pan.
- Prepare Stabilized Whipped Cream: In a very cold bowl, whip the heavy cream on high speed until it starts to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Then add the white chocolate pudding mix and beat until stiff peaks form, taking care not to overmix to avoid curdling.
- Pipe Whipped Cream and Garnish: Once the brownie bites are fully cooled, pipe the stabilized whipped cream on top. Garnish with mini marshmallows, chopped peppermint sticks, sprinkles, and drizzle with chocolate sauce as desired.
Notes
- This recipe uses a boxed brownie mix for convenience and consistent results.
- Pressing the chocolate kisses immediately after baking ensures they melt perfectly into the brownies.
- Whip the cream in a very cold bowl to achieve better volume and stabilization.
- Be careful not to overbeat the whipped cream after adding pudding mix to prevent curdling.
- Customize garnishes based on your preference for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- 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
