Creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in these delightful brownies that combine rich chocolate and a creamy pumpkin swirl, perfect for the fall season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Combine the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the two eggs and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl, then gradually incorporate into the wet mix.
- Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Beat together the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and spices until smooth.
- Drop dollops of the pumpkin mixture on top of the brownie batter and swirl together with a knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before lifting out and cooling completely before cutting.
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream. Pairs wonderfully with spiced chai or hot cocoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, pumpkin, fall dessert, creamy, chocolate