Description
These Pumpkin Swirl Brownies are the ultimate fall treat—rich, fudgy chocolate brownies layered with a creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecake swirl. Perfectly thick, moist, and packed with seasonal flavor, they’re a must-bake for pumpkin and chocolate lovers alike!
Ingredients
- Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pumpkin Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix melted butter and 2 cups of sugar until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add 4 eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until combined.
- Fold in the flour and baking powder until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese for 3–4 minutes until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, ¾ cup sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, 2 eggs, and heavy cream. Mix again until fully combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the brownie base in the pan.
- Add the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with a butter knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the refrigerator before slicing with a plastic knife for clean cuts. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for the smoothest texture.
- Don’t overmix the brownie batter to keep it fudgy.
- Swirling with a butter knife creates a beautiful marbled look—avoid over-swirling.
- Refrigerating before slicing helps the brownies firm up and cuts down on crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
