Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (60g) cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy cream

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter, cocoa powder, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt until a dense, glossy paste forms; press evenly into the pan.
  3. Bake the base for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar on medium-low speed until smooth.
  5. Mix in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until the color is uniform.
  6. Add the egg and mix on the lowest speed just until combined.
  7. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the pre-baked chocolate base and smooth the top.
  8. Combine melted chocolate chips and heavy cream, then swirl into the pumpkin layer using a toothpick or skewer.
  9. Bake until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle, then cool and chill for 4 hours before slicing.