Description
Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies are a spooky, fun, and delicious treat combining a rich chocolate brownie base with a creamy orange cheesecake swirl. Perfect for Halloween parties or family gatherings, these brownies offer a delightful twist on traditional brownies with an irresistible flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose white flour
- ½ cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Lightly spray with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Reserve ¼ cup of the batter for the swirl.
- Spread the remaining brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the orange food coloring to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until the color is well distributed.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter on top and swirl gently with a skewer or knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing to prevent the cream cheese layer from smearing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- These brownies freeze well. Wrap each brownie individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- If using a box brownie mix, choose a smaller box to fit the 8×8-inch pan size.
- Feel free to swap the orange food coloring for different colors for other holidays or occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 232mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 82mg