Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies
These Halloween Swirl Cream Cheese Brownies are fudgy, swirly, and an impressive twist on classic brownies, featuring a delightful cream cheese filling that's perfect for the spooky season.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 box favorite brownie mix (boxed or homemade) Use family-size for convenience.
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese Opt for full-fat for richness.
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1-2 tsp gel food coloring (orange and purple) Choose gel for brighter swirls.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to the temperature indicated on the brownie mix box.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and pour it into a lined 8x8 or 9x9-inch square pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Add gel food coloring to the cream cheese mixture and mix until you achieve your desired colors.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
- Using a butter knife, swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter to create a marbled effect.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until the brownie edges are puffy and the center is set, according to the box instructions.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Keep brownies covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen individually and thawed when desired. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or topped with whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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