Description
These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate brownie with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake swirl. Perfect for fall baking, they are surprisingly easy to make, even for beginner bakers.
Ingredients
- For the Brownie:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 ½ cups sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- For the Pumpkin Cheesecake:
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese (at room temperature)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pureed canned pumpkin
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease or spray a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in a pot over low heat until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Add vanilla extract. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in flour.
- Pour about 3/4 of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top. Set aside the remaining 1 cup of batter.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and cloves. Beat until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the pumpkin cheesecake batter over the brownie batter. Dollop the remaining brownie batter on top. Use a dull knife to swirl the batters together, creating streaks.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into 24 squares.
Notes
- Store at room temperature in a sealed container for one day.
- Store in the refrigerator for several days.
- For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-proof bag and freeze for up to 3-4 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
- Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American