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Creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

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These creamy pumpkin cream cheese swirl brownies combine a rich pumpkin-infused chocolate base with a luscious cream cheese swirl, creating a cozy and comforting fall treat that’s fudgy, creamy, and subtly spiced.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter for denser brownies)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (for cream cheese swirl)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Sift together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Whisk gently to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then add the remaining brownie batter on top.
  8. Add the remaining cream cheese mixture in dollops on top.
  9. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter, creating a marbled pattern.
  10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese to avoid lumps or curdling in the cream cheese swirl. Don’t overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Adjust baking time if using a glass pan or different pan size. Cooling brownies completely before slicing helps achieve clean cuts. For dairy-free version, substitute vegetable oil with coconut oil and use dairy-free cream cheese.

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Keywords: pumpkin brownies, cream cheese swirl, fall dessert, easy brownies, pumpkin spice, fudgy brownies, cozy fall recipe

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