Cheesecake Brownies
Ghost Cheesecake Brownies are a combination of chocolate brownies and creamy cheesecake topping, decorated as ghosts for Halloween. They are fun, festive, and easy to prepare, making them a popular seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade brownie batter)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Candy eyes or melted chocolate for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking pan.
- Prepare the brownie batter and pour most of it into the pan.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture onto the batter.
- Swirl or shape into ghost-like dollops with a knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, then add candy eyes or pipe chocolate faces.
Notes
- Always soften cream cheese before mixing for smooth consistency.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal from the pan.
- Do not overbake, or the cheesecake may crack.
- Chill before slicing for neat squares.
- Store in the refrigerator for freshness.