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Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

A delightful fusion of rich chocolate and creamy orange cheesecake, perfect for the spooky season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 brownies
Calories: 357
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated white sugar Sweetens the brownie base perfectly.
  • ½ cup all purpose white flour Provides structure to the brownies.
  • ½ cup Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder Adds rich chocolate flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness of the brownies.
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder Helps brownies rise slightly for a lighter texture.
  • 2 large eggs Binds ingredients together and adds moisture.
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil Keeps the brownies moist and fudgy.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm flavor throughout the batter.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Creates a smooth, creamy cheesecake layer.
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar Sweetens the cream cheese mixture.
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binder for the cheesecake layer.
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the cheesecake swirl.
  • orange food coloring Gives a festive hue to the cream cheese layer.

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together one cup of granulated sugar, half a cup of all-purpose flour, half a cup of Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder, half a teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of baking powder until combined.
  3. Add two large eggs, one-third cup of vegetable oil, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract into your dry ingredients mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated and you have a thick batter.
  4. In another bowl, beat eight ounces of room temperature cream cheese until smooth. Mix in a quarter cup of granulated sugar, one large egg, half a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and orange food coloring until you achieve your desired color.
  5. Pour half of the brownie batter into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom. Next, dollop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer before adding spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter on top; then use a knife or skewer to create swirls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 232mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29g

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