Pumpkin Brownies with Cream-Cheese Swirl Recipe
Indulge in fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with creamy, spiced pumpkin and cream cheese for the ultimate fall treat. This easy recipe combines rich cocoa depth with warm autumn spices, ready in under an hour for effortless dessert magic.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For swirl: 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree plus 1/2 cup for swirl
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; line 8x8 pan with parchment.
- Melt butter, chocolate, and oil; whisk in sugars and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, then fold in flour, cocoa, and salt. Spread in pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, yolk, pumpkin, and spices; dollop over batter.
- Swirl with knife; bake 25-28 minutes until edges set. Cool and slice.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Offset spatula or spoon
- Wire rack