Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies. Rich and fudgy chocolate brownies are adorned with a creamy orange cheesecake swirl, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert is not only a family favorite but also an eye-catching centerpiece for gatherings. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or just seeking a sweet delight, these brownies are sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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 cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 large egg (for cream cheese mixture)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring; mix well.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish, add dollops of the cream cheese mixture on top, then pour remaining brownie batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg