Go Back
Print Recipe

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Deliciously thick and fudgy chocolate brownies that are topped with a perfectly spiced pumpkin swirl. These are the ULTIMATE brownies to make in autumn/fall time!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Brownies & Bars
Keyword: brownies, chocolate, pumpkin
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Marsha

Ingredients

For the Brownies

  • 1 ¼ sticks (140g) unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (75g) cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs cold
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60g) plain/all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips

For the Pumpkin Swirl

  • 2 oz (55g) cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup (55g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon caster/granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

For the Brownies

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper, and set aside.
  • Place the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into a microwave-safe bowl, and heat for 30 seconds. Stir well, then continue heating in 30 second intervals (stirring after each one) until combined and very warm/hot to the touch.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix well until combined. Fold in the flour until fully combined, then gently fold in the chocolate chips. Be sure not to let them ALL melt into the warm batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly.

For the Pumpkin Swirl

  • Whisk together the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth and combined. Whisk in the egg, then add the spices and whisk until combined.
  • Spoon dollops of the mixture on top of the brownie batter, and create swirls through the two mixtures using a knife or toothpick.
  • Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until the centre is no longer jiggly and a toothpick inserted comes out almost clean with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Video

Notes

Brownies stay fresh, stored in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.