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    Home » Recipes » Sweets » Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

    By Amy · Published: Sep 7, 2016 · Updated: May 29, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. 2 Comments

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

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    Some of the best things in life are oh so simple… like these amazingly delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies!

    Three stacked pumpkin cheesecake brownies separated with parchment paper squares by a glass of milk.

    No one will ever know these brownies are based on a boxed mix.  For real.  The pumpkin cheesecake mixture is a simple combination of cream cheese, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, sugar and egg.

    Overhead view of pumpkin cheesecake brownies by a patterned napkin and a glass of milk.

    Since this is my first pumpkin recipe of the year, I need to totally admit that I didn’t welcome the upcoming fall season with open arms.  Until I made these brownies.

    I normally hate to see summer go, but when I took the first bite of these brownies, I lit the pumpkin candle my mama recently gave me, sat down and had one with a tall glass of milk.

    Closeup view of three stacked brownies with pumpkin cheesecake swirls.

    Normally here on the coast of NC, we have a smooth transition into fall and it stays warm up until at least mid-October.  This year it was like there was an instant change overnight to fall weather as soon as September arrived.  So I’ve really been wanting to get my fall baking game on… what better way to start than with these brownies?!  Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

    Front view of three stacked brownies by a patterned napkin and a glass of milk.

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    Three stacked brownies by a glass of milk with a straw.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies


    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 45 mins
    • Total Time: 55 mins
    • Yield: 8 large brownies 1x
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    Description

    Easy and delicious fall-inspired brownies that come together in less than an hour using a boxed mix!


    Ingredients

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    For the pumpkin cheesecake mixture:

    • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
    • 1 large egg
    • 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

    For the brownies:

    • 1 (18 ounce or 19 ounce) box fudge brownie mix
    • Oil, water and egg(s) called for on brownie box

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom only (or spray with cooking spray) of a 9 inch square pan.
    2. Beat pumpkin cheesecake mixture ingredients in a medium bowl on low speed until smooth. Set aside.
    3. In a large bowl, prepare brownie batter as directed on the box. Pour 3/4 of the brownie batter into the pan. Evenly spread pumpkin cheesecake mixture over brownie batter. Spread the remaining 1/4 of brownie batter over pumpkin mixture.
    4. Using a knife, cut through the batter to create a swirled marble effect.
    5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle is removed almost clean.
    6. Cool completely and cut into squares. Store in a covered container in refrigerator.

    Notes

    Adapted from The Comfort of Cooking and Betty Crocker

    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: pumpkin cheesecake brownies

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    1. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

      September 10, 2016 at 10:46 am

      Wow! These look insanely good. I love the chocolate/pumpkin combo. Must try!

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        September 10, 2016 at 12:29 pm

        Thank you so much, Valerie! 🙂

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