The Vegan Halloween Cheesecake Brownies are fun and comforting. We made them with cream cheese, unsweetened vegan yogurt, sugar, vanilla extract, orange food coloring, dark chocolate, butter, flax egg, plain flour, and black food coloring. This dessert contains 3 grams of protein and 350 calories per serving. These brownies become ready to serve in just four hours. Store these Vegan Halloween Cheesecake Brownies for five days. You may serve them with chocolate truffles, cinnamon tea, vanilla soy latte, pumpkin spice smoothie, Oreo balls, or salted caramel ice cream.
STATS:
- Total time: 4 hours
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Serving size: 1 brownie
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 24 brownies
- Preparation time: 25 minutes
- Course: Dessert
EQUIPMENT:
- 12 × 9-inch baking tin
- Greaseproof baking paper
- Two mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer
- Hand whisk
- Measuring scale and measuring spoons
- Heatproof bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Butter knife
- Cooling rack
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
CHEESECAKE SWIRL:
- 350 g vegan cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp unsweetened vegan yogurt
- 65 g caster sugar
- Orange vegan food coloring, as needed
BROWNIES:
- 350 g vegan dark chocolate
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 250 g unsalted vegan butter
- Black vegan food coloring, as needed
- 250 g dark brown sugar
- 9 tbsp water
- 120 g plain flour
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VEGAN CREAM CHEESE:
- We use this cheese to make the smooth cheesecake layer. It gives a tangy taste that maintains the sweetness of chocolate. You may utilize a vegan cream cheese alternative as per your choice.
CASTER SUGAR:
- It provides sweetness in the cheesecake layer and makes the mixture smooth. Caster sugar mixes easily with the cream cheese because of the fine crumbs. You may utilize granulated sugar as another idea.
VEGAN DARK CHOCOLATE:
- Dark chocolate gives a rich taste to the brownies and makes them fudgy. You may use vegan semisweet chocolate as an alternative.
BLACK VEGAN FOOD COLORING:
- This food coloring gives a darker Halloween look to the brownies. It makes a striking contrast with the orange cheesecake swirl. You may use vegan gel coloring as a replacement.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, cover the tin with baking paper and grease it, then warm the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed with water for ten minutes.
- Whisk vegan cream cheese, vegan yogurt, caster sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Stir in orange vegan food coloring to get the bright shade and put the mixture aside.
- Include the vegan dark chocolate and vegan butter in the bowl over a simmering water pan.
- Melt the ingredients smoothly, then cool the chocolate mixture for ten minutes.
- Now whisk the flax eggs and dark brown sugar in a large bowl.
- Slowly include the cooled chocolate and butter mixture in the sugar.
- Fold the plain flour into the batter and include black food coloring, then pour two-thirds of the mixture into the tin.
- Add the orange cheesecake mixture on the brownie batter in small blobs.
- Include the remaining brownie mixture on the cheesecake layer and swirl the mixture together.
- Bake the tin for 35 minutes and then take the brownies from the oven and cool completely.
- Chill the brownies for three hours, then make 24 squares and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PARTY:
- Halloween Cupcakes
- Chocolate Truffles
- Mummy Cookies
- Pumpkin Cookies
HOT DRINKS:
- Hot Chocolate
- Cinnamon Tea
- Pumpkin Spice Latte with Plant Milk
- Vanilla Soy Latte
COLD DRINKS:
- Chocolate Milkshake
- Iced Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk
- Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
DESSERT:
- Oreo Balls
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Mini Cheesecakes
- Caramel Apple Bites
ICE CREAM:
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Chocolate Ice Cream
- Salted Caramel Ice Cream
- Pumpkin Ice Cream
TIPS:
- Let the melted chocolate cool, then mix it in so it doesn’t affect the texture of the brownie batter.
- You should avoid overbaking the batter to keep the brownies from getting dry.
- Chill the brownies before slicing them, which gives a better cheesecake layer and makes cutting easier.
- To achieve a better orange-and-black pattern, avoid swirling the mixtures too much.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include these brownies in a closed box and store for five days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the brownies for two months in a container.
FAQs:
Should we leave out the food coloring in this recipe?
- Yes, you can leave it out, but the brownies won’t have the usual Halloween colors.
Can I prepare these brownies earlier?
- Yes, they’re ideal to bake a day early and refrigerate well.
Why aren’t my cheesecake swirls distinct?
- If you swirl the mixture too much, the pattern vanishes.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 29 g
Iron: 2.5 mg
Total carbs: 33 g
Vitamin A: 350 IU
Fiber: 4 g
Calcium: 35 mg
Protein: 3 g
Calories: 325 kcal
Sodium: 170 mg
Potassium: 180 mg
