How to Make Cream Cheese Swirl in Brownies
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Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies have a layer of rich, dark chocolate brownie topped with a layer of orange cheesecake then swirled together for a spooky treat. These are sure to be a perfect dessert treat for everyone at your Halloween party!
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It's the second week of October so it's appropriate that I'm sharing a Halloween recipe, right? When I pull up my Pinterest feed or step into any store, I'm already seeing all things Christmas. I feel behind and it's not even November!
HALLOWEEN SWIRL CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES
Confession Time:
To be honest, I did make these cream cheese brownies a couple months ago, but other things came up so I'm just now getting around to posting them. The problem with that is, I don't know where I wrote down my notes for the recipe.
If I'm too prepared, I mess myself up.
Anyway, I found the recipe so you're in luck and will have a chance to enjoy these Halloween themed cream cheese brownies for the spooky day!
HALLOWEEN BROWNIES INGREDIENTS
- Sugar – Granulated sugar.
- Flour – All purpose flour.
- Cocoa Powder – I use Hershey's Special Dark because you want it to be really dark/black.
- Salt – Helps enhance flavor.
- Baking Powder – For rise.
- Eggs – Large eggs.
- Vegetable Oil
- Vanilla Extract – A good quality vanilla extract, even though it's pricey!
- Cream Cheese – A brick (8oz) at room temperature.
- Orange Food Coloring – This kit lets you easily make custom colors.
TIPS FOR MAKING THESE BROWNIES:
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper to make it easy to remove after baking
- Use a skewer instead of a spatula for more intricate swirls in your cream cheese brownies
- Use this same recipe for multiple holidays, simply change out the food coloring to match the holiday (like these Christmas Brownies)!
I like that the swirls in these cream cheese brownies have a creepy, spidery effect. You could leave out the food coloring and just make these "regular" and they'd still be really pretty.
TOOLS TO HELP YOU MAKE CREAM CHEESE SWIRL BROWNIES
- Food Coloring Kit – this is the food coloring I use. I didn't tell you exactly how much orange to use because it will depend on which kit you're using. If you're using the Wilton Color Right Performance Food Coloring Set I link here, it comes with a color formula chart that shows you exactly how many drops you need of each color to make bright colors, pastels, etc. It's a really good kit. I have fun with it.
- 8 x 8 baking dish – love that this has a lid for easy storing.
- Brownie spatula – because you have to get them out of the pan!
How to store them
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, they should freeze well. I'd wrap them individually, then put them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Can I double the recipe?
If you'd like more than the 8×8 pan, you can double the recipe and use a 9×13 pan.
Watch Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies being made:
NEED MORE HALLOWEEN BAKING IDEAS? TRY THESE:
- THIRTY Halloween Desserts – I compiled a great bunch of recipes in this list!
- Halloween Chocolate Tunnel Cake – the colors on this one are so fun!
- Brownie Bottom Halloween Cupcakes – brownie + cake = a whole lotta delicious.
- Black Cat Pudding Cups – these require no cooking and would be fun to send in as a class treat
- Jack-O-Lantern Brownie Bite – the kids will like to help decorate these.
- Best Halloween Party Food Ideas – not just baked goods, all kinds of ideas for your Halloween party.
This Halloween, have fun making our favorite Cream Cheese Brownies for a fun and spooky treat that everyone loves. This grown up dessert is a perfect treat everyone will love on the Halloween party buffet table this year!
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Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies have a layer of rich, dark chocolate brownie topped with a layer of orange cheesecake then swirled together for a spooky treat.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 brownies
Calories 357 kcal
For the Brownie Layer:
- 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
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper or foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
For the Brownie Layer
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In a medium bowl, add the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
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In a small bowl, add the eggs, oil, and vanilla. Mix with a fork until well combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined.
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Reserve 1/4 cup of the batter for the swirls then pour the remaining batter into the prepared baking dish.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
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In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, sugar, egg, & vanilla. Blend until smooth.
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Add in the orange food coloring and stir to combine.
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Gently spread the cream cheese layer on top of the brownie batter.
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Drop tablespoons of the remaining brownie batter on top and gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set. Remove and let cool completely before slicing.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To freeze, wrap individually in plastic wrap then place in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To double the recipe, use a 9x13 pan.
Serving: 1 g Calories: 357 kcal Carbohydrates: 37 g Protein: 5 g Fat: 23 g Saturated Fat: 16 g Cholesterol: 82 mg Sodium: 232 mg Potassium: 146 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 29 g Vitamin A: 418 IU Calcium: 44 mg Iron: 1 mg
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