Black Forest Brownie Bites Recipe

24 servings, ready in 40 minutes

In a small pot over a low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring constantly. Transfer to a bowl and stir in SPLENDA^®Granulated. Stir in vanilla and eggs.

In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to chocolate mixture, stirring just until blended. Stir in dried cherries and spoon into prepared mini muffin cups. Bake for 15 minutes and cool completely before removing from tin.

Frosting:

Beat cream cheese, butter, SPLENDA^® Granulated and vanilla until smooth. Pipe a generous dollop of frosting on each brownie bite and top with a dried cherry.

Store brownie bites refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

4 oz (120 mL) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup (160 mL) unsalted butter
1 cup (250 mL) SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (60 mL) cocoa powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2/3 cup (160 mL) dried cherries, plus extra for garnish
1 cup (250 mL) cream cheese, room temperature
2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (125 mL) SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
For brownie bites, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin