This Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies recipe starts with a simple boxed brownie mix, but then you add a homemade pumpkin cheesecake layer! An easy fall dessert that is great for parties, bake sales, or just because.
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I love brownies when they are nice and simple, without a bunch of extra ingredients or toppings. But everyone once in a while, I want something extra special. In the fall months, that means adding a delicious pumpkin cheesecake layer to the top of my brownies and I’m excited to show you how you can make them too.
But post isn’t just a fall brownie recipe.
OXO has kindly offered to donate $100 on behalf of this post to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, which supports people everywhere to help fight pediatric cancer – through the simple concept of local bake sales.
To help me with my post, OXO sent me a few kitchen tools too:
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Silicone Pastry Brush (one of my favorite kitchen items!)
- Brownie Spatula
But these aren’t just any kitchen tools. See that “green dot” on the packaging in the photo below? OXO donates 25 cents to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer for every purchase of their specially marked OXO baking tools. Just look for that green dot on packaging and you’ll be helping contribute too.
To make your brownies, you’ll start with your favorite boxed brownie mix. Pick the one you like best, just make sure it’s for a 8.5×11″ size. Mix it up according to the package instructions. The pumpkin cheesecake part of these brownie is made by combining cream cheese, canned pumpkin and a few other ingredients.
In a foil-lined baking dish, pour all of your brownie batter into the bottom. Then, scoop the pumpkin cheesecake filling on top of the brownie batter. Take a butter knife and drag the knife all through the blobs of pumpkin cheesecake filling. This will create a sort of cool marbling effect.
It goes into the oven and bakes until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
After the brownies cool, use the foil to lift the brownies out of the pan and then cut into small squares. The OXO Good Grips Brownie Spatula is great for cutting because it has a sharp edge that can cut the brownies, while also letting you lift and serve them.
These Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies would be a great treat for any autumn party or get-together. Or just because…which is our favorite way of enjoying them!
Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
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Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Description
This Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies recipe starts with a simple boxed brownie mix, but then you add a homemade pumpkin cheesecake layer! An easy fall dessert that is great for parties, bake sales, or just because.
Ingredients
- 1 package brownie mix + ingredients needs as listed on package (13×9″ pan size)
Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13×9″ baking pan with foil, with foil hanging over the edges on at least 2 sides. Spray foil with cooking spray.
- In a medium sized bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions. Set aside.
- In another bowl, place the cream cheese and sugar and beat with a hand mixer on medium until combined. Beat in the pumpkin, vanilla, and egg until thoroughly combined. Mix in the pumpkin pie spice and the flour, just until combined.
- Pour brownie batter into the bottom of your prepared pan. Smooth it out so it’s somewhat even. Place scoops of the pumpkin cheesecake filling directly on top of the brownie batter in random areas. With a butter knife, drag through the cheesecake filling and brownie batter creating a swirling, marbling effect.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven. When cool, lift brownies out using the foil as handles and cut into squares.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Christopher Schuetz says
This looks similar to what I want for my birthday next month but mine will be built differently cause the cheesecake in mine will be between the brownie batter and I am going to see if whoever makes it for me can top it with rainbow candies like a cosmic brownie stuffed with pumpkin cheesecake
Adelina Priddis says
I have just a cup of pumpkin puree left from my last baking episode. These looks fantastic
Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says
This recipe looks so delicious – mouth watering good! Plus I love OXO products and this great cause. Pinned and sharing! Thanks for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party this week. Hope you will join us again on Sunday at 12 EST!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I’m ready for a piece!! Yum! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned, yummed and tweeted!
Jamie says
These look so yummy! Pinning them to try. Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Wendys Hat says
Pumkin, chocolate, cream cheese! Yum!
Marika says
Oh wow they look delicious, now I want some!
Cathy says
You are right – a triple dose of awesome and a wonderful cause!!
Tara says
My pinterest pumpkin board is born. This and a few other recipes I have come across the past few days makes it a necessity for me. 🙂 These look great!
mel says
Can you say YUM! This looks absolutely delicious! I love that OXO is donating to such an important cause!
Daisy says
I absolutely LOVE this recipe. So crave-worthy!
brett says
yummy. i love brownies. great cause, as well.
Patricia Cook says
What a wonderful cause, Brandie, love it. Your brownies look fabulous, and this is one recipe I will be trying soon. My family would love them!!