Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
These Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies are a rich, fudgy dessert with a festive twist. Featuring a vibrant orange cream cheese swirl on top of decadent chocolate brownies, this recipe is perfect for Halloween parties or spooky celebrations. The combination of chocolate and cream cheese creates a deliciously indulgent treat, while the swirling design adds a fun, holiday-themed touch. Easy to make and visually striking, these brownies are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients needed to prepare)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring
- Black gel food coloring (optional for extra spooky effect)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture into two bowls. Color one portion with orange food coloring.
- Drop spoonfuls of the orange cream cheese mixture and the plain mixture (or black-colored if using) over the brownie batter.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese mixtures into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors without altering the texture.
- For extra spooky flair, add black food coloring to part of the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg