Pumpkin Pecan Brownies with Cream Cheese Swirl
- Anthology of Crumbs
- Oct 4
- 1 min read
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Searing the Beef
For a more pronounced pumpkin flavour, add an extra ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
Toasting the pecans before baking adds extra crunch and nuttiness.
These brownies taste even better the next day as the flavours meld.
Notes
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to lift the brownies out later.
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For the pumpkin layer: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin, egg, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until creamy. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Wash the mixer bowl and paddle.
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For the brownies: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter until glossy. Remove from the heat.
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On parchment paper or in a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.
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In the clean stand mixer, beat eggs and sugar on high until pale and thick. Reduce speed, then carefully pour in the melted chocolate. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
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With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and beat just until combined.
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Assemble: Spread half the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Gently layer the pumpkin mixture on top, sprinkle with pecans, and cover with the remaining brownie batter. Smooth with an offset spatula.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Instructions
1 cup (225 g) cream cheese (full fat)
½ cup (120 g) canned pumpkin puree
1 large egg
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 cups (340 g) dark chocolate chips
¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter
1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (50 g) dark cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (55 g) pecans (chopped)
Pumpkin Pecan Brownies with Cream Cheese Swirl
Anthology of Crumbs
Moist, decadent, and touched with spice, these brownies bring together three favourites: chocolate, pumpkin, and pecans. A cream cheese layer lightens the richness while a swirl of pumpkin pie spice gives a subtle autumn warmth. Perfect for seasonal baking, they’re the kind of brownies you’ll want to share, though you may be tempted to keep them all to yourself.
Servings :
16
Calories:
Prep Time
20 min
Cooking Time
30 min
Rest Time
0
Total Time
50 min
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