Description
Spooky halloween swirl cream cheese brownies blend rich chocolate with tangy cream cheese for a festive dessert. Dark chocolate and orange-tinted cream cheese create a haunting marble effect perfect for seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Halloween Brownies
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Cream Cheese Swirl Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 egg
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops orange food coloring
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges are slightly overhanging for easy removal.
- Gently melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy, then remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
- Blend eggs and vanilla into the chocolate mixture, creating a rich, silky base, then carefully fold in flour until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese until creamy and soft, gradually integrating sugar, egg, and vanilla to create a smooth, uniform cream cheese mixture.
- Separate cream cheese mixture into two portions, adding orange and black food coloring to create festive Halloween-themed swirls.
- Pour brownie batter into prepared pan, then dollop colored cream cheese mixtures across the surface in alternating Halloween-inspired patterns.
- Use a knife to create intricate swirling designs, blending colors without fully mixing them together.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using parchment paper and cutting into squares.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free swirling.
- Gently swirl colors using a toothpick or knife for a marbled Halloween effect without overmixing.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Use natural food coloring like beet or spinach powder for a healthier Halloween-themed dessert alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg