Description

Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and creamy cream cheese, making them the ultimate Halloween treat. These visually captivating brownies feature a beautiful swirl of tangy cream cheese that contrasts perfectly with the fudgy brownie base. Easy to prepare, they are perfect for parties or cozy nights in, ensuring you’ll impress friends and family with this spooktacular dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with grease or parchment paper.
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then mix in granulated and brown sugars.
Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth, then stir in vanilla.
In another bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy.
Layer half the brownie batter in the pan, dollop cream cheese mixture on top, then add remaining brownie batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set around edges; cool before slicing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
Calories: 292
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: For an extra spooky twist, add food coloring to the cream cheese mixture. You can customize by mixing in chocolate chips or nuts into the brownie batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.