Fudgy flourless brownies topped with pumpkin cheesecake — a naturally gluten free treat that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or the holidays!

We went camping once during the summer with my family, and I took it as another great reason to try out some of the recipes from the Flourless cookbook. My brother in law was diagnosed with Celiac disease some time ago and I’ve really been trying to add some more gluten free baking to my repertoire.
The brownies from the cookbook caught my eye right away. And I have to say, they are by far the BEST brownies I’ve ever had.
Which is saying a lot because I already have a recipe on the blog for “Absolutely The Best Brownies Ever”, and I’m going to go ahead and admit I was wrong. Because the Double Chocolate Brownies from Flourless are THEE best brownies ever. And they just happen to have no flour!
I wanted to make a twist on the brownies that would be perfect for the upcoming holidays, and these Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies are definitely that!
I have to confess, I’m not actually a big pumpkin lover.
You might notice that many (okay, all) of my pumpkin recipes have chocolate in them. It’s because pumpkin is not high on my list of favorite flavors. But the hubs loves pumpkin, and I love chocolate (and he loves chocolate), and when I combine the two, it turns out I actually don’t mind pumpkin that much.
The original brownie recipe is the first part of the recipe, so if you just want to make the best brownies you’ve ever had, you can omit the pumpkin cheesecake. But if you want the best Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies you’ve ever had, then go for the whole deal!
* I actually don’t usually weigh my ingredients, but I did this time because the recipe included them. I’ve included both types of measurements below.
Flourless Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
Brownie Base:
- 280 g good chocolate 1 ⅓ cup
- 310 g unsalted butter 1 cup
- 500 g packed brown sugar 3 cups
- 6 large eggs
- 100 g cocoa powder 1 cup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla
Cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese 1 package
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13″ pan with tin foil and spray with non stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until melted and smooth (don’t overcook!). Whisk in brown sugar until smooth and let cool slightly (about 10 minutes). Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in cocoa powder, salt and vanilla until smooth. Pour ยฝ of batter into prepared pan.
- With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in egg, vanilla, pumpkin and cinnamon and beat until smooth. Pour over batter in pan. Top with dollops of remaining brownie batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until set (they may jiggle slightly, but cheesecake will be set and cooked on top). Cool completely and refrigerate until chilled before slicing and serving.
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Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
I just made some brownies, but I wish I saw these first. Love the pumpkin and chocolate combo!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
pumpkin puree in brownies?! I love this!!! I actually used to . . a long time ago. . not like pumpkin .. now, I can’t get enough! love these brownies!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, so there is hope for me Alice?! I am coming around, as long as it is paired with chocolate or caramel or another flavor, I actually enjoy it somewhat!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
Haha I love your honesty! And it’s ok if you don’t like pumpkin, cause pumpkin and chocolate are amazing together anyways. Yummy!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, a little bit of chocolate and a lot of chocolate is actually pretty good! Lol. I even ate more than one ๐
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
I love both chocolate and pumpkin, especially together, so these sound pretty fantastic to me!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Stacey!
GiGi Eats says
Oh my whoa! GET IN MY FACE HOLE – asap… Brownies! ๐
Danielle says
These brownies look so delicious, Ashley! I love that they’re flourless and super fudgy too!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Danielle!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
Oh man! Cheesecake brownies are my favorite. I could eat a whole pan full of them. I have come to realize flourless brownies are the way to go, they always come out so fudgy.
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, you can’t really go wrong with chocolate and cream cheese!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
Oh Ashley, I am a brownie addict! I’ll take them in any way shape or form but these look AWESOME! Gorgeous!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jessica!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Wow, they look SO moist and rich! I’m glad to see you’re coming around to pumpkin ๐ These look amazing, Ashley!
Ashley Fehr says
Hahaha, slowly but surely…. ๐
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I love that these are flourless! They look so fudgy and perfect! Pumpkin and chocolate are so amazing together and that cheesecake swirl is totally calling my name!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Wow, these brownies really do look perfect! Can’t believe they are flourless! Almost too good to be true. And you know I love the pumpkin cheesecake swirl : )
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! These look amazing! So dense and moist. I am a fan of both chocolate (who isn’t) and pumpkin. My son’s favorite dessert is pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting. He also loves cheesecake – I will have to make this the next time I visit him!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Dorothy! Dense and moist is the best way!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
Love that these are flourless!!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
These brownies look beyond delish!! Drooling over that pumpkin cheesecake swirl ๐
marcie says
Wow, Ashley — these look incredible! I love flourless brownies, and incorporating pumpkin AND cream cheese into them is the best idea ever!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
These brownies look phenomenal! I honestly can’t believe they are flourless!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Three of my favorite things combined into one sweet treat! Can’t wait to try them!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh GOD! These pumpkin cheesecake brownies look heavenly, Ashley. Love they are flourless.
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Flourless treats always have great depth of flavor- these brownies look chocolatey and fudgy and totally delish! Pinning ๐
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These brownies look amazing, Ashley! I’m always in awe of flourless treats, especially when they look as decadent as this! And brownies and cheesecake make the best combo. I think I could devour this entire pan!
Tori says
These look and sound divine!!!