Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies are an enchanting dessert that perfectly captures the spirit of the season. These moist, fudgy brownies feature a luscious orange cheesecake swirl that adds a delightful contrast, making them both eye-catching and indulgent. Ideal for Halloween gatherings or festive parties, these brownies promise to be a crowd favorite with their rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture. Decorate them with spooky toppings or serve them warm alongside ice cream for a truly memorable treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla; stir until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture on top and swirl gently.
- Add the remaining brownie batter and repeat swirling. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg