Description
Experience the ultimate autumn treat with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies. Combining rich chocolate and warm pumpkin spices, each fudgy bite is enhanced by creamy cheesecake swirls, creating a delightful dessert perfect for chilly days. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, these brownies are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until glossy. Stir in cocoa powder, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add one egg and mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean but still slightly fudgy. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg