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Halloween Cheesecake Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with orange and black cheesecake for a festive Halloween treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Holiday Treat
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • orange and black gel food coloring as desired
  • Halloween sprinkles optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour, cocoa, and salt until combined.
  3. Reserve 1/4 cup brownie batter. Pour remaining batter into the pan.
  4. Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Tint with orange and black gel food coloring.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture and reserved brownie batter over the top. Swirl gently with a knife.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely, garnish with sprinkles, and slice.

Notes

These festive brownies combine rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake for the ultimate Halloween dessert.