Description
Halloween Cheesecake Brownies are a festive treat that perfectly combines rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer infused with autumn spices. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures—from the soft brownie base to the velvety cheesecake topping. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for Halloween parties and will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy, then stir in cocoa powder and eggs until well combined.
- Fold in flour and a pinch of salt until just mixed.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat softened cream cheese, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer, dollop remaining brownie batter on top, and swirl gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg