Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

Fall is the season of all things pumpkin, and these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies are the ultimate cozy treat. Fudgy, rich chocolate meets swirls of creamy pumpkin-spiced cheesecake for a dessert that feels indulgent, seasonal, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or just a cozy night in with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

For the Brownie Batter:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp baking powder

For the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or ½ tsp cinnamon + ½ tsp nutmeg)

Instructions

1. Prep the Pan

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Make the Brownie Batter

• In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.

• Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until fully combined.

• Stir in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until just combined.

• Reserve ½ cup of batter and set aside. Spread the remaining batter evenly in the prepared pan.

3. Make the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl

• In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

• Add pumpkin purée, egg, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until creamy.

4. Assemble the Brownies

• Spread the pumpkin cream cheese mixture gently over the brownie batter in the pan.

• Dollop the reserved brownie batter on top in spoonfuls.

• Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together for a marbled effect.

5. Bake

• Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

• Allow to cool completely before slicing for clean edges (if you can wait that long!).

Serving Ideas 🍁

• Dust lightly with cocoa powder before serving.

• Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent fall dessert.

• Slice into small squares and serve on a platter for an easy party treat.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies are the perfect mashup of cozy autumn flavors and classic chocolate indulgence. They’re rich, festive, and guaranteed to become a fall favorite in your home. Bake a batch this weekend, and your kitchen will smell like pure autumn magic.

With love & light,

Annabelle Lee