Pumpkin Brownies are rich, chocolatey treats with a spiced pumpkin cheesecake swirl. These homemade brownies are made from scratch and perfect for autumn or festive baking.
90gramsmilk (semi-sweet) chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate½ cup
150gramscaster (granulated) sugar¾ cup
50gramslight brown sugar, packed¼ cup
2large eggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
65gramsplain (all-purpose) flour½ cup
25gramsunsweetened cocoa powder¼ cup
¼teaspoonsalt
For the Pumpkin Swirl:
115gramsfull fat cream cheese, softened4 oz
120gramspumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)½ cup
50gramsgranulated sugar¼ cup
1large egg yolk
½teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonground ginger
¼teaspoonground nutmeg
Pinchof ground clovesoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch (20cm) square baking tin with baking paper, leaving some overhang to lift the brownies out later.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and chocolate until smooth. Stir in both sugars, then add eggs and vanilla, whisking until glossy.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined - don’t overmix. Pour most of the batter into the tin, saving a few spoonfuls for the swirl.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin purée, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and spices. Mix until creamy.
Spoon the pumpkin mixture over the brownie batter. Drop the reserved brownie batter in small dollops on top, then swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the centre is just set and a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Let the brownies cool completely in the tin, then lift out and slice into squares.