Spooky Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies - Perfect Dessert for Halloween Treats

When October rolls around, it’s not just about costumes and candy—it’s also about whipping up some seriously spooky brownie treats that wow the crowd. Enter these Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies. Picture this: a fudgy, chocolate base topped with silky orange cheesecake, swirled into mesmerizing patterns that look like they belong at a haunted bakery. Honestly, they’re so good you might “accidentally” make a test batch just for yourself. No shame.

The best part? They’re ridiculously easy to pull off. Want that bakery-level finish? Line your baking pan with parchment paper so your brownies lift right out, no mess. And when it comes to the swirl, ditch the bulky spatula—use a skewer for intricate swirls that give your Halloween brownies spooky vibes without extra effort. Trust me, the more dramatic the swirl, the louder the “oooohs” at the party.

Here’s the kicker: this recipe is endlessly customizable. Sure, it’s perfect for loaded Halloween cream cheese brownies, but why stop there? Switch out the food coloring and boom—you’ve got Valentine’s pink, St. Patrick’s green, or even red and white for Christmas. Think of it as the dessert version of a costume change. Who says only people get to dress up?

And while we’re at it, these bars aren’t just competing with your average Halloween cake. Nope, they’re holding their own as the ultimate dessert Halloween fans rave about. Between the rich chocolate and the creamy tang of cheesecake, they outshine any ordinary cheese brownies you’ve had before.

So, whether you’re browsing Pinterest for a pumpkin swirl brownies recipe Allrecipes fans swear by or just need a last-minute party hit, these brownies deliver. Make a pan, bring them to the table, and watch them disappear faster than the candy bowl. Spooky? Maybe. Delicious? Absolutely.

Spooky Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies - Perfect Dessert for Halloween Treats

Recipe by: Aleda | Course: Dessert

Yield: 9 brownies

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes

These Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies start with a decadent chocolate base, layered with creamy orange-tinted cheesecake, then swirled together for a fun and festive spooky bite.

Ingredients

Brownie Base:

• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cheesecake Swirl:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• A few drops orange food coloring

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment or foil and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
2. Brownie Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. In a separate small bowl, beat the eggs with oil and vanilla until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir gently with a spatula until just blended. Reserve about ¼ cup of this batter for swirling, then spread the rest evenly into the prepared pan.
3. Cheesecake Layer: In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy and smooth. Mix in the orange food coloring until evenly tinted. Carefully spread this layer over the brownie batter in the pan.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer. Use a knife or skewer to create swirls.
5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

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