Description
Fudgy, rich brownies meet a creamy spiced pumpkin cheesecake layer in this indulgent, fall-inspired dessert.
Ingredients
1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg (room temperature)
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
2/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven as directed on brownie mix.
2. Prepare brownie batter and fold in chocolate chips. Spread into a greased or lined baking pan.
3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, pumpkin, and spice. Mix until well blended.
4. Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie batter and swirl with a knife.
5. Bake according to brownie mix directions, checking with a toothpick near the center.
6. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth mixture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg