Perfect Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies: 1 Magical Fall Bite
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Enjoy rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake swirl. These are perfect for fall baking.
- Author: Eva Navarro
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 brownies
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, 2 cups sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the 4 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.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter using a knife or toothpick.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the swirled layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy brownie, do not overbake.
- Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth swirl.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg