Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
This Halloween swirl cream cheese brownies recipe is a delicious blend of rich chocolate brownie and creamy cheesecake, creating a festive, spooky dessert perfect for Halloween parties. Swirled with vibrant orange color, these brownies are both visually stunning and irresistibly tasty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring (optional for Halloween theme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to make the brownie batter.
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Add orange food coloring for the Halloween swirl.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter, swirling with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use gel-based food coloring for a more vibrant orange swirl.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate brownies for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg