Description
Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies are a delightful treat that combines rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy, tangy swirl of cream cheese. Perfectly festive for Halloween parties or cozy evenings at home, these brownies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly indulgent. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll create a hauntingly delicious dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in cocoa powder until well combined. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the melted butter and cocoa mixture until smooth.
- Sift in flour and gently fold until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, dollop with cream cheese mixture, then swirl together using a knife. Add remaining brownie batter on top and repeat the swirling process.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. 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: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg