Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, the ultimate treat for your spooky celebrations! These decadent brownies feature a luscious chocolate base layered with a vibrant orange cheesecake swirl, making them not only delicious but visually striking as well. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, these brownies are easy to prepare and will leave your guests craving more. With their irresistible combination of flavors and fun festive appearance, they’re sure to be the star of your dessert table this fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 brownies 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
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In one bowl, mix granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- For the cream cheese layer, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish, followed by dollops of cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining brownie batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg