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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies bring together the richness of chocolate brownies and the creaminess of pumpkin cheesecake. With their marbled design, warm spices, and balanced sweetness, they are a dessert that feels indulgent yet approachable.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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For the Brownie Batter:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Pumpkin Cheesecake Mixture:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp ginger)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Reserve ¼ cup of the batter for swirling.
  6. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Add sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until creamy.
  8. Stir in pumpkin pie spice until evenly blended.
  9. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
  10. Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake mixture on top, spreading it gently with a spatula.
  11. Drop spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter over the cheesecake layer.
  12. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the two mixtures together for a marbled effect.
  13. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the cheesecake layer is set and a toothpick inserted into the brownie portion comes out with moist crumbs.
  14. Allow to cool completely in the pan. For neat slices, refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.

Notes

For a firmer texture, chill the brownies before serving.

For extra flavor, add a handful of chocolate chips to the brownie batter.

For crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 40

Find it online: https://recipesmars.com/2025/08/pumpkin-cheesecake-brownies/