Description
Indulgent Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies blend rich chocolate with creamy autumn spices in one irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each delectable bite of this seasonal treat that promises pure comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Dairy and Cheese Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg
Pumpkin and Spice Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short intervals to prevent burning.
- Incorporate sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the melted butter, whisking vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Gently fold cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it to reach all corners.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Introduce egg, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice to the cream cheese mixture, blending until fully integrated and uniform in color.
- Randomly dollop the pumpkin cream cheese mixture over the chocolate base, creating an artistic pattern.
- Using a knife or skewer, create elegant swirls by dragging the utensil through both batters, generating a marbled effect without overmixing.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with minimal moist crumbs.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring texture remains rich and fudgy.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and use dark cocoa powder for a more intense, less sweet brownie experience.
- Chill brownies completely before cutting to achieve clean, sharp edges and prevent crumbling during slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg