Name: Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 0.66666668653488 cup white whole-wheat flour or all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 0.25 cup canola oil; 0.25 cup canned pumpkin puree; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 cup bittersweet chocolate chips; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 large egg; 0.5 cup canned pumpkin puree; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon white whole-wheat flour or all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.125 teaspoon ground ginger

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

16

Yield:

16 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie High Fiber Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

Brownie Layer

⅔ cup white whole-wheat flour or all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Cheesecake Layer

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 large egg
½ cup canned pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon white whole-wheat flour or all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides (trim the two opposite sides, if desired). Lightly coat with cooking spray.
To prepare brownie layer: Whisk 2/3 cup flour, cocoa, salt and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Beat 2 eggs, 1 cup brown sugar, oil, 1/4 cup pumpkin and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed just until well blended, scraping down the sides.
To prepare cheesecake layer: Clean the beaters. Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add egg, pumpkin, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and ginger; beat until well blended.
Reserve 1/3 cup of the brownie batter for the topping. Fold chocolate chips into the remaining batter and scrape into the prepared pan, making sure to spread it all the way to the corners. Spread the cheesecake batter over the brownie layer to cover evenly. Drop the reserved brownie batter by generous teaspoonfuls over the top and draw a dull knife through the top of the two batters to create a swirl design.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. When cool, use the foil as handles to lift the brownies from the pan before cutting into squares.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Store airtight for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186	Calories
9g	Fat
28g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 20g
Added Sugars 19g	38%
Protein 4g	7%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Vitamin A 1898IU	38%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 8mcg	2%
Sodium 115mg	5%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Magnesium 20mg	5%
Potassium 119mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.