Amazing Pumpkin Swirl Brownies: 1 Amazing Recipe
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Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies swirled with creamy pumpkin cheesecake for a perfect fall treat.
- Author: Lena Maxwell
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 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 until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Add milk and mix until well combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter.
- Gently swirl the mixtures together using a knife or skewer.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the top.
- Dollop the remaining pumpkin cheesecake mixture on top and swirl again.
- 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 extra fudgy brownies, do not overbake.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth cheesecake mixture.
- You can add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg