Description
Indulge in the magic of Halloween with our Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies. These delightful treats combine rich chocolate brownie goodness with a creamy, tangy orange cheesecake layer, creating a visually stunning dessert perfect for any spooky gathering. The festive orange swirl not only adds an eye-catching element but also enhances the flavor profile, making every bite a delicious contrast of textures and tastes. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or enjoying a cozy night in, these brownies are sure to impress. Plus, they’re easy to make and customizable to suit your taste preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated 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 sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray it with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring until creamy.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over it and top with the remaining brownie batter. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg