A Fall brownie recipe had to be shared. <\/strong>These Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies? The perfect solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe bottom layer of these Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies is just like my classic brownies. They’re rich, decadent, and fudgy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next up is a thick layer of pumpkin cheesecake,<\/strong> made with pumpkin pie spices. The cheesecake layer cuts through the insanely rich brownie flavor, for the best chocolate pumpkin flavor combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLast, you have your little brownie swirl on top. It makes these brownies oh so pretty, AND they are so simple too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you should make these? Make them if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLove cheesecake<\/li> Are a chocolate addict<\/li> Can’t have pumpkin without chocolate<\/li> Are brownie obsessed \ud83d\ude42<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nPlus these can easily be made gluten-free too. <\/strong>They’re the perfect unique, crowd pleasing dessert for Thanksgiving. Or, just a great Autumn weekend treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nLet’s talk about that cheesecake layer!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Cause the brownie batter itself is just like any other. After making the brownie batter there’s only one thing thing you’ll do differently…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reserve 1\/3 cup of brownie batter and set it to the side. This is the brownie batter you’ll be using later to make the fun swirl on top with. The rest of the brownie batter will go into a prepared pan, and needs to be spread into an even layer on the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next up, the pumpkin cheesecake layer!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFirst, and most importantly: Blend your cream cheese with a beater till creamy and smooth, prior to adding any other ingredients. This helps to give your cheesecake layer the best consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then you’ll add all of your other ingredients (pumpkin puree, sugar, flour, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla) EXCEPT for your egg. Blend until you have a smooth, consistent batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, you’ll add your egg and blend it in briefly. If you over blend your egg you’ll end up with extra air pockets (aka holes!) in your cheesecake layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour that lovely cheesecake layer across the top of your brownie layer. Gently spread it across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, it’s swirl time!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Take that reserved 1\/3 cup of brownie batter<\/strong> now (and don’t eat it! haha!). Drop small spoonfuls of brownie batter across the pumpkin cheesecake layer, evenly spaced around.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGrab your handy dandy toothpick. Poke it just barely through the brownie batter spoonfuls, but not any further so the other layers are undisturbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swirl your toothpick and brownie batter around in whatever pattern you’d like.<\/strong> I love the look of circle swirls; it sort of feels like I’m writing in cursive when I swirl the brownie batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI recommend swirling each brownie batter spoonful several times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes. Or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean, and when you wiggle the pan gently the center of the pumpkin cheesecake layer should only lightly wiggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThese Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies are a divisive treat; I know not everyone loves pumpkin or cheesecake. But if you do, these are insanely decadent and delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thick, fudgy brownie and pumpkin cheesecake? Yes, yes, yes. That’s my answer every time. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you make these, let me know what you think!<\/strong> Leave a comment and rating, below, and\/or find me on Instagram<\/a> and tag me in your picture. I can’t wait to see more pics of these pretty brownies!<\/p>\n\n\n\nBefore you go, be sure to check out<\/strong> my Skinny Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes<\/a>, Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars<\/a>, and Pumpkin Pie<\/a> (all gluten-free too!).<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>
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