Description
Rich, fudgy brownies meet colorful, spooktacular swirls of cream cheese in this decadent Halloween dessert. With vibrant orange, purple, and green swirls on top of a deep chocolate base, these brownies are a festive showstopper that’s as fun to make as it is to eat—now in a double batch for your haunting crew!
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
300 g unsalted butter
450 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons dark cocoa powder (optional)
8 large eggs
3 cups (500 g) granulated sugar
300 g all-purpose flour (2½ cups)
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
450 g cream cheese (2 blocks, softened)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Food coloring: orange, purple, and green (gel preferred for bold color)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 9×13-inch pans with parchment or grease well.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in melted chocolate mixture, then fold in flour until combined.
Pour brownie batter evenly into both prepared pans.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sugar until smooth. Divide into three bowls and tint each with food coloring.
Drop spoonfuls of colored cream cheese over brownie batter and swirl with a knife or skewer.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is just set. Cool completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 / bar
- Sugar: 23g / bar
- Fat: 18g / bar
- Carbohydrates: 32g / bar
- Protein: 4g / bar