Description
Indulge in these delightful Ghost Cheesecake Brownies that combine rich chocolate brownies with creamy cheesecake ghosts, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ounces dark chocolate
- chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- softened
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 large egg white
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until combined.
- Fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated, then pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, white sugar, egg white, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture on top of the brownie batter and use a knife to swirl them together to create ghostly shapes.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For a spooky effect, use a toothpick to create ghost faces in the cheesecake before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Ghost Cheesecake Brownies, Halloween desserts, chocolate brownies, cheesecake, festive treats