Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the festive spirit of fall with these Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies! These delightful treats combine a rich dark chocolate brownie base with a creamy orange cheesecake swirl, creating a visually stunning dessert that’s perfect for any Halloween gathering. Easy to make and delicious, these brownies are ideal for impressing guests at parties or enjoying as a cozy treat at home. The vibrant orange adds a fun touch, making them a must-have for your seasonal celebrations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- For the brownie layer, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Mix in eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. Incorporate orange food coloring to achieve desired shade.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared dish; spread cheesecake mixture over it, then dollop remaining brownie batter on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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