Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies are the perfect fall indulgence, blending fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake swirl. Each bite delivers an irresistible harmony of rich chocolate and warm pumpkin spice, making these brownies an ideal treat for family gatherings, Halloween parties, or cozy nights in. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in the sugar until glossy.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until frothy; mix into the butter-sugar blend.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt together, then gently fold into the wet ingredients.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice until smooth.
- Spread half of the brownie batter in the pan; dollop cheesecake mixture on top; swirl using a knife.
- Top with remaining brownie batter and sprinkle nuts if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out slightly moist.
- Let cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.- Customize by adding chocolate chips or substituting cream cheese with mascarpone.