Description
Indulge in the delightfully spooky Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, perfect for your festive celebrations. These rich chocolate brownies are beautifully swirled with a creamy orange cheesecake that not only adds a pop of color but also elevates the flavor profile. Easy to make and visually appealing, these brownies are an ideal treat for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or even a cozy night in. Whether youβre looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a sweet treat at home, these brownies are sure to be a hit. The combination of chocolate and orange creates a decadent dessert that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- Β½ cup all-purpose flour
- Β½ cup Hersheyβs Special Dark cocoa powder
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- β cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- ΒΌ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange food coloring until blended.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish followed by half of the cream cheese mixture; repeat.
- Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the layers together.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximately 55g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain lightness in your brownies. Feel free to experiment with different food colors for various occasions.