This easy pumpkin cheesecake brownie pie is the dessert you need when you can’t decide between pumpkin pie and CHOCOLATE!
I whipped this pie up on a whim, after my third (ugh!!!) disastrous attempt at a chocolate and pumpkin cake that is so perfect in my head but that I just can’t translate into reality.
I’m no quitter. That cake will appear on IBK one day. But I needed a baking win desperately and happened to have leftover pie crust in the fridge and a box of brownie mix just sitting on the counter because someone (erm, not me) filled the pantry with chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk and there was no room left.
And when I saw that brownie mix it hit me like a ton of bricks (or like a giant sack of flour?): brownie pie. Brownie-freaking-pie! With a layer of pumpkin cheesecake baked right in, because why not?
Brownie pie is, of course, delicious on its own. Brownie pie with pumpkin is something else entirely.
Something beyond delicious, something that requires an entirely new word that means, all at once, delicious and dreamy and oh hey, my eyes are rolling back in my head and I’m totally happy about it.
This is now my go-to pumpkin pie recipe even though I guarantee my family of pumpkin pie purists will mutiny. (Do you have families that hate change? I can’t introduce even one new recipe on Thanksgiving without hearing how terrible I am for breaking with tradition.)
But my oven, my rules. Baker’s prerogative.
One bite of this pie though and the nay-sayers will be convinced.
If you make only one of my creations this holiday season, please oh please make it this pumpkin cheesecake brownie pie. If you can make brownies from a mix without trouble then I can virtually guarantee you’ll have success your first time out because it’s so dang easy to make.
Roll your (homemade or, ahem, store-bought crust), mix your brownies, mix your pumpkin cheesecake, then bake. Serve with hot fudge and whipped cream and watch your friends inhale it.
It’s insanity that anything could taste this good.
Pumpkin cheesecake brownie pie—it’s perfect for when you need a win 🙂
- 6 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- single pie crust for a deep dish pie
- 1 18-ounce box brownie mix + ingredients to make them
- hot fudge sauce for serving
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Pumpkin cheesecake:
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Combine the cream cheese and sugar in a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until very creamy. Add the pumpkin, egg yolk, flour, and spices and beat again until well combined. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
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Brownies:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Roll your pie crust into a 13-inch (or so) circle and gently transfer to a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Trim the excess and crimp the edges.
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Mix brownies according to the directions on the box. Pour 2/3 of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Smooth the pumpkin cheesecake mixture into an even layer over the top. Dollop with remaining brownie batter and swirl the brownie and pumpkin layers with a knife, ensuring you don’t go so deep that you nick the crust.
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Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Cool completely, then slice into wedges and serve with hot fudge sauce.
Pumpkin cheesecake layer adapted from Baked Occasions
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
October 9, 2017 at 6:02 amCongratulations on the success of Plan B!! I love it when that happens—it’s like getting Christmas early! This pie looks sensational!! Pumpkin, brownie, & pie is an awesome combination! I’ll be happy to see it on my Thanksgiving table, Christmas table, New Year’s Eve table, President’s Day table…you get the idea. I know people who don’t like change. My in-laws are very vanilla when it comes to food. It’s so boring.
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 10:16 amThank you, Thao! You’re onto something with making President’s Day a food holiday 🙂
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
October 9, 2017 at 6:43 amI don’t know about that other dessert, but this looks freaking delicious, Kelsie! This would be such a hit around here. I mean, you really can’t go wrong with what you have goin’ on here, girlfriend – cheesecake + brownie and the flavours of chocolate and pumpkin! Holy moly! Send me a piece (or maybe the whole thing), will ya 😉 ? Happy Monday!
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 10:22 amI’ll gladly send you some! Thank you Dawn 🙂
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says
October 9, 2017 at 7:06 amSign me up for a slice Kelsie! So perfect for fall!
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 10:22 amYou’re on the list! Thank you, Mary Ann!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
October 9, 2017 at 7:06 amOh. My. Gosh! You have combined my parents’ favorite pies in one! Chocolate for Mom, pumpkin for Dad! We’re all going to be happy little campers with this one!! Pinned!
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 10:22 amThank you Annie! It’s a crowd-pleaser for sure 🙂
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
October 9, 2017 at 8:29 amI have no words ! I just want this now
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 10:23 amHaha! Thank you, Patrick!
Milena Perrine says
October 9, 2017 at 8:55 amI would never have thought of a pumpkin cheesecake brownie pie Kelsie. Not even close. Pretty darn good! Also pretty good to pair with either pumpkin ale or chocolate stout. This is what people mean by saying hitting two birds with one stone:) Not that I support hitting birds with stones. I should just shut up I guess. Have a wonderful week – I know you will nail that other dessert, you are just waiting for a few last neurons to fire together and the exact solution will appear!
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 10:25 amOooohhhh now I’m craving pumpkin ale, and adding it to my shopping list :). Thank you, Milena! You have a wonderful week too, my dear!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
October 9, 2017 at 8:59 amI hate when creativity is dashed by reality…recipes should just work all the time! 🙂 This is just over the top delicious…no way around it. I think the cheesecake layer is definitely necessary too!
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 10:25 amHow much easier would life be if recipes could just work? Thank you Marcie!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
October 9, 2017 at 9:55 amOh my gosh, guuuuurl!! I’ve been on a losing streak in the kitchen recently, so I feel you! Such a bummer when what you have in mind just won’t translate to reality!!! But, I’d say you hit a major win with this pie!! This is such a creative mash up!!! And just perfect for Halloween! Cheers, friend! ♡
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 10:26 amIt’s so painful isn’t it? Thank you so much, Chey! Have a great week!
Carlee says
October 9, 2017 at 10:16 amI like the way your mind works! I too have overstuffed my pantry lately. Unfortunately the overspills did not turn into a delicious pie like yours did. I need to work on that!
Kelsie says
October 10, 2017 at 2:44 pmHahaha! I’m glad I’m not the only one 🙂
Happy Healing says
October 9, 2017 at 11:37 amWow… yum!! This is such a unique, tasty-looking fall recipe. Definitely going to have to make this 😉 thanks for sharing!
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 5:49 pmThank you, Marina! You’ll have to let me know what you think!
Laura says
October 9, 2017 at 12:06 pmOk, Kelsie, you totally get me! I’m always deliberating between something seasonal and something chocolate. This sounds like the best of all worlds, really! I’m Pinning it and think it may end up on my table soon! Thanks for the recipe!
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 5:49 pmIt’s almost an impossible choice isn’t it? Thank you, Laura! I hope you love it as much as I did 🙂
Kim Lange | The Baking ChocolaTess says
October 9, 2017 at 5:00 pmWe never give up do we?! Wow Kelsie this pie looks amaze-ballin’! I’m a brownie lover, so this is right up my alley for the holidays! It’s definitely a gorgeous looking pie!!
Kelsie says
October 9, 2017 at 5:49 pmNever! Especially where chocolate is concerned :). Thank you, Kim!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
October 9, 2017 at 8:06 pmI can’t wait to see the chocolate pumpkin cake once you perfect it! But until then, I’m not complaining as long as I have a slice of this!!! 🙂 xoxo
Kelsie says
October 10, 2017 at 2:41 pmAwwww thank you Kelly! Have a great afternoon!
Teesh Osita says
October 10, 2017 at 2:01 amSeems like you got a baking win right there! I can’t wait for the glorious day where you finally translate that cake idea into reality and watch as all the pumpkin purists in your family savor it! 🙂
Kelsie says
October 10, 2017 at 2:42 pmThank you so much, Teesh!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
October 10, 2017 at 2:48 amI believe, many/most of genius ideas are born spontaneously. So you’ve got something entirely scrumptious here, Kelsie. Cheesecake, brownies, pumpkin, chocolate. This simply cannot be bad. As the matter of fact, when I was attempting my first pumpkin pie few years ago, I made something similar to a pumpkin chocolate cheesecake. I was afraid I won’t like the authentic pumpkin flavor, that’s why I camouflaged it with cream cheese and chocolate. It turned delicious!;)
Kelsie says
October 10, 2017 at 2:42 pmThank you, Ben! You can’t go wrong with pumpkin and chocolate, right? 🙂
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
October 10, 2017 at 4:02 amWhen I had seen a slice of this heavenly pie on Instagram..with that hot fudge topping..I swear, I was left drooling and craving for it! This is such a genius idea Kelsie! Love it!
Kelsie says
October 10, 2017 at 2:42 pmThank you so much, Deepika! Hope you’re having a great week!
dawnyucuiscooking says
October 10, 2017 at 5:21 pmIt is so frustrating when you have it all planned out in your head, but it doesn’t come out when you make. But I would say that you have a big win with this pumpkin cheesecake brownie pie. It looks amazing. Only thing is I wish I could have a slice now.
Kelsie says
October 11, 2017 at 7:08 amIsn’t it? Ugh! Thank you Dawn! Hope you’re having a fabulous week!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
October 10, 2017 at 8:47 pmI love my traditional pumpkin pie but I am A-OK with change, especially if it means delicious things like THIS coming my way!!! I would have been alllll over this last night if my Mom decided to switch things up! Pie, brownies, cheesecake – AND PUMPKIN!? So many favourite things I can’t even. Definitely a win, Kelsie!
Kelsie says
October 11, 2017 at 7:09 amThank you, Katherine! It’s really hard to go wrong with all of those delicious components 🙂
cakespy says
October 11, 2017 at 3:50 amUM, so much yes going on here. I think that pumpkin and chocolate are natural born star crossed lovers and this pie brings cheesecake to the party which is even better!
Kelsie says
October 11, 2017 at 7:10 amThank you Jessie! Have a great rest of your week, my dear!
evolvewithmary says
October 11, 2017 at 7:30 amI’m going to visit my boyfriend this weekend and he loves brownies and cheesecake. I always bake for him when I’m in town and I have a sneak suspicion he will die over this Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Pie, I know I’ve never seen anything like it. Thank you for not quitting on this recipe, who gets to eat all of your goodies? I think I would be an excellent taster. The brownie, pumpkin, cheesecake combination makes my mouth water.
Kelsie says
October 11, 2017 at 4:43 pmI give most of my goodies to my brother to take to work :). I’d love to send you some though! I hope your boyfriend loves this pie like I did! Have a great rest of your week, Mary
kitchenriffs says
October 11, 2017 at 8:44 amForget the other dessert — this one’s a winner! Looks excellent — thanks.
Kelsie says
October 11, 2017 at 4:43 pmThank you so much!
Emma says
October 11, 2017 at 9:40 amLol this happens to me, sometimes something just won’t work and after a few fails I’ll bake something that I know will work just to make me feel better. This pie is my kind of pie, I’m loving it.
Kelsie says
October 11, 2017 at 4:44 pmExactly! Thank you Emma!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
October 11, 2017 at 6:49 pmNow this is a pumpkin pie I could sink my spoon into! Forget the other version-this has my name on it! Pinning for sure!
Kelsie says
October 12, 2017 at 3:23 pmThank you Abbe! I feel the same way 🙂
David | Spiced says
October 12, 2017 at 5:11 amYikes! Sorry to hear about the baking fails, Kelsie. I’ve totally been there. And it totally ruins my day when I’ve got this really fun idea that completely flops. No fun! But this pie looks like a whole lot of fun. Like I kinda want to just jump right into the middle of it and go to town. No need to slice this bad boy up. Just hand me a fork and I’ll take care of the rest! Great recipe, my friend!
Kelsie says
October 12, 2017 at 3:24 pmHaha! Awww thank you, David!
grace says
October 13, 2017 at 6:43 amthis is about the only way you can get me to eat pumpkin!
Kelsie says
October 13, 2017 at 3:11 pmHaha! I’m glad I found a way!