Go Back
–+ servings
Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies

Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies to Wow Your Guests

These Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies blend chocolate brownie with creamy orange cheesecake, perfect for any festive gathering.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar Consider using brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap for gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/3 cup Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder Any unsweetened cocoa powder will suffice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Must not be omitted.
  • 2 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter or coconut oil can be substitutes.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla extract.
Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Neufchâtel cheese as a lower-fat alternative.
  • 2-3 drops Orange Food Coloring Optional for festive color.

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • knife or skewer

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Fold into dry ingredients.
  4. Scoop out 1/4 cup of the brownie batter and set aside. Pour the remaining batter into the baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, one egg, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in orange food coloring if desired.
  6. Spread cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer, then drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top.
  7. Gently swirl the brownie batter into the cream cheese layer with a knife or skewer.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow to cool completely in the baking dish before lifting out and slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth mixture. Do not overmix the batter to maintain fudginess.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!