These Pumpkin Brownies are extra fudgy and rich with a layer of pumpkin cheesecake for the ultimate fall dessert recipe! Perfect for Thanksgiving and Halloween too! These easy brownies are the perfect combination of two dessert favorites that your guests will find irresistible!
Preheat your oven to indicated temperature on box mix or brownie recipe. Mine was 350F.
Lightly spray an 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal. Alternatively, line a 9 inch square pan with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
Prepare the brownie mix as directed using ingredients indicated on the box. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
Cheesecake Layer
Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Add in the sugar and beat until combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add in pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice and mix until smooth and combined.
Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Spoon the cheesecake filling over the top of the brownie batter and carefully spread into a thin layer with an offset spatula.
Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the top and drag the tip of a knife through the batter to create a swirl pattern.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. (Watch the brownies closely after 40 minutes. Don't rely on the time so much as the inserted toothpick.)
Let cool completely in pan. Use the parchment paper or foil overhang to pull the brownies out and cut into squares.