Description
Whip up these festive Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies for a spooky and delicious treat. This easy recipe combines rich chocolate brownies with a creamy orange cheesecake swirl, perfect for any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and 2 cups of sugar.
- Beat in the 4 eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, 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 baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Add orange food coloring to achieve a festive Halloween color.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together, creating a Halloween cream cheese swirl pattern.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense orange color, add more food coloring as needed.
- You can add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra richness.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth swirl.
- This Halloween cream cheese swirl recipe is perfect for parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg