Description
Delight in these Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites, combining rich boxed brownie mix with melted chocolate kisses and topped with a luscious, stabilized white chocolate whipped cream. Finished with festive garnishes like mini marshmallows and peppermint sticks, these bite-sized treats are perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations.
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 your oven to 350°F and grease a 24 mini muffin pan thoroughly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Brownie Batter: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions, combining all required ingredients like oil, eggs, and water as specified.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the brownie batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake Brownie Bites: Bake the mini brownies for 10 minutes or until the edges appear set but the centers remain soft.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one chocolate kiss upside down into the center of each brownie cup. Optionally, as the kisses melt, smooth the chocolate with a thin spatula or spoon to resemble hot cocoa.
- Cool Brownie Bites: Allow the brownie bites to cool completely on a cooling rack, then gently pop them out of the muffin pan using a paring knife if needed.
- Prepare Stabilized Whipped Cream: Chill a mixing bowl thoroughly, then whip heavy cream on high speed until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Next, add instant white chocolate pudding mix and whip until firm peaks form, watching carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Assemble and Garnish: Once brownies are fully cooled, pipe the stabilized whipped cream atop each brownie bite. Garnish with mini marshmallows, chopped peppermint sticks, and drizzle with chocolate sauce as desired.
Notes
- Use a chilled bowl and beaters when whipping the cream for best texture and volume.
- To remove brownie bites easily, run a paring knife around the edges before popping them out.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use a non-dairy pudding mix.
- Feel free to customize garnishes with crushed candy canes or sprinkles for festive flair.
- Ensure not to overbeat the whipped cream mixture to prevent curdling.
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
