Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Three layer Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies are the perfect Halloween Fall treat! Easy brownies and a cream cheese pumpkin layer topped with chocolate ganache.
Servings: 16
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 box brownie mix (around 18 ounces)
- Ingredients called for on the back of the brownie box mix for cake-like brownies (usually egg, oil and water)
Pumpkin Cheesecake
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 2-3 drops orange food coloring (optional)
- 8 ounces heavy cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
Chocolate Ganache
- 4 ounces heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- Mix the brownie mix according to the package directions (for cake like brownies) together in a large bowl. Spread in the prepared pan and bake according to package directions until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- While the brownies cool, make the ganache. In a microwaveable bowl, heat the heavy cream and butter for 30-60 seconds until butter is melted and the cream is warm to the touch, but not boiling hot. Add the chocolate, submerging it completely beneath the cream for 4-5 minutes, then stir well until combined. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream and food coloring (if using). Spread the cheesecake mixture on top of the cooled brownies, evenly smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Pour the cooled ganache over the pumpkin layer and spread it in an even layer. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares and serving.
- Store the brownies in the refrigerator.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the brownies being cut into 16 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 brownie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2890IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.7mg