Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
These Halloween swirl cream cheese brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with a festive orange cream cheese swirl. The spooky contrast of dark brownie and orange swirls makes them a perfect dessert for Halloween parties. Easy to make and deliciously decadent, these brownies are a must-try for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Brownie mix (or homemade brownie batter)
- Eggs
- Butter (or oil, if using boxed mix)
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the package or recipe instructions, then pour it into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add a few drops of orange food coloring to the cream cheese mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the brownie batter.
- Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For an extra spooky touch, use black and orange food coloring.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute orange coloring for purple or green for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg