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pumpkin cream cheese brownies

pumpkin cream cheese brownies

A rich and moist pumpkin brownies layered with a creamy cream cheese filling and topped with chocolate ganache.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee optional, leftover or cold coffee
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules optional
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 ounces brick-style cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1.6 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup half-and-half

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil leaving overhang and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate in 2-minute intervals, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, coffee, espresso, and salt to the chocolate mixture. Whisk vigorously.
  • Stir in flour until just combined.
  • Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pumpkin filling by whisking together cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  • Remove brownies from oven and spread pumpkin filling evenly over the baked layer.
  • Spread remaining brownie batter over pumpkin layer. Bake for an additional 24-25 minutes.
  • Prepare ganache by melting chocolate chips with cream until smooth. Pour over cooled brownies.
  • Let brownies cool at room temperature then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours before slicing.

Notes

For best flavor, chill brownies overnight before serving.