Description
These Pumpkin Brownies combine the rich, fudgy texture of classic brownies with a creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecake swirl, perfect for fall or any time you want a festive twist on a favorite treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1 box brownie mix (or your favorite homemade brownie recipe)
- Ingredients required for the brownie mix (as per the box instructions)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) or as directed on your brownie mix packaging to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper leaving an overhang to make removing the brownies easier after baking.
- Make Brownie Batter: Prepare the brownie batter following the directions on the box or your homemade recipe. Then stir in the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and set the batter aside.
- Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes light and fluffy. Add the sugar and mix until fully combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth, then mix in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until well blended.
- Layer Brownie Batter and Cheesecake: Spread half of the prepared brownie batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over this brownie layer and spread it evenly. Then spoon the remaining brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Create Swirls: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the top layer with the cheesecake layer beneath, creating an attractive marbled effect without fully blending the two mixtures.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 servings.
Notes
- Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and spice.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother cheesecake mixture.
- The swirled marbling effect adds visual appeal and a delightful taste combination.
- Let brownies cool completely to ensure clean slices and optimal texture.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate as preferred.
