Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
Indulge in the perfect fall treat—try this rich and fudgy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies recipe that blends cozy pumpkin spice with a creamy swirl of cheesecake!
Ingredients
- 1 box store-bought brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the box
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
- 4 ounces neufchatel or full-fat cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions in a mixing bowl. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Spread 3/4 of the brownie batter in the prepared pan. Then spread the pumpkin-cream cheese batter over it.
- Add the remaining brownie batter in small spoonfuls over the pumpkin layer. Swirl the batters together with a knife.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle flaky salt on top.
- Let the brownies cool on a wire rack before cutting into 16 pieces.
Notes
Notes:
For an extra touch, you can add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving.
For an extra touch, you can add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving.