Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the festive delight of Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, a perfect treat for your spooky celebrations. These decadent brownies feature a rich chocolate base complemented by a creamy orange cheesecake layer, beautifully swirled for an eye-catching presentation. Ideal for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these brownies are sure to impress. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’re just a mix away from creating a show-stopping dessert that combines delicious flavors with a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, eggs, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar until creamy; add egg and vanilla. Mix in orange food coloring to desired hue.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top and swirl gently before adding the remaining brownie batter.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg