Description
A decadent fall dessert that swirls fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecake. These marbled bars are rich, beautiful, and perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, divided
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until combined. Add 3 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined. Reserve 1/2 cup batter for swirling. Spread the remaining brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Spread pumpkin cheesecake mixture over brownie layer. Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until center is just set. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For quicker prep, use a boxed brownie mix as the base.
- Add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra indulgence.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top before baking for crunch.
- Chill before slicing for clean, even cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
