Description
Rich chocolate brownies swirled with creamy pumpkin cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg yolk. Stir in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the pumpkin cheesecake mixture.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the pumpkin cheesecake mixture into the brownie batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth cheesecake layer.
- Do not overmix the brownie batter to prevent tough brownies.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pumpkin cheesecake brownies, chocolate pumpkin swirl, fall dessert, easy brownies, holiday baking