Description
Fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with a pumpkin cheesecake layer—rich, seasonal dessert perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- 1 brownie box mix (or homemade brownie batter as desired)
- 1 cup semi‐sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup pure pumpkin (canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to temperature indicated on the brownie box mix (typically 350 °F / about 175 °C).
- Lightly spray a 9‑inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper leaving overhang for easy removal. Alternatively, line with foil and spray lightly.
- Prepare the brownie mix as directed. Stir in the chocolate chips. Set aside.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat until combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Mix in pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice until the cheesecake filling is smooth and uniform.
- Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan; smooth top.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter, spreading evenly in a thin layer.
- Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake layer. Use the tip of a knife to drag through and create a swirl pattern.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs—not fully clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment or foil overhang to lift them out and cut into squares.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use high‐quality cream cheese and vanilla extract for best flavor.
- Let eggs come to room temperature before using to help the cheesecake layer blend smoothly.
- For clean cuts, make sure brownies are fully cooled. Wipe knife between cuts.
- If you want extra thick brownies, use an 8‑inch pan but add about 5 more minutes baking time.
- You can make brownies from scratch instead of using a box mix.
Nutrition
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 159 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 69 mg
