Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Skillet Brownie
Pumpkin can’t wait anymore! It’s that time of year to revel in all things pumpkin, like this Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Skillet Brownie!
Dish Count: 1 Skillet, 1 Large Mixing Bowl (optional), 1 Small Bowl

I tried, really I did, but I failed to hold off on the pumpkin any longer. It couldn’t possibly wait until the beginning of October. The feeling of fall is here – not just evidenced by the explosion of pumpkin recipes on Pinterest – but by actual leaves turning here in Seattle, countdowns for new seasons of my favorite TV shows everywhere *cough SCANDAL cough*, and the countdown now looms for Downton Abbey.
Something else happens in October, too. Halloween, and me turning 29 this year. WUT? I know. But with Labor Day, unofficial end of summer, behind us I’m busting out all the comfort foods I can get my mitts on and going to work hard at perfecting this sweater body that will last me all winter long. Starting with this triple chocolate pumpkin cheesecake skillet brownie. Yeahhh, boiiii. *Okay, I’m really sorry I just did that.* But I’m not sorry for this brownie.

It’s been really quite on the homefront lately. Ben’s new nursing job has him working nights, and sleeping all day. The plus side is that I get the whole house to myself on weekends so I can cook up a storm like I did this weekend. He is out like a rock from the time he gets home to the late afternoon, so as long as I’m not banging around like a maniac, he can get a pretty good rest.
Huck is liking the new arrangement, too. And if Huck is happy, then everyone is happy.

Because of the shift changes, me working early mornings to Ben working nights, Huck is almost never going to be left home alone. His favorite place to be is wherever his humans are, and well we are champion sleepers, so he’s getting taking his new role of cuddle-buddy-to-whatever-human-is-in-bed-right-now very seriously.

It doesn’t hurt that fall time is the perfect time to cuddle, or at least Huck is more willing to tolerate being cuddled with. And if he’s taking up Ben’s spot on the bed, I can’t guarantee that he’s not going to get spooned in the middle of the night.
Life is “ruff”, isn’t it?
This recipe is based off of one of my most popular recipes of the year – the Double Chocolate Nutella Skillet brownie. Really, I guess it’s a Triple Chocolate recipe, too. But for the pumpkin cheesecake portion, I went right to my friend Julie’s site for her take on it HERE. The cheesecake is so lucious and ooey gooey on top – this made for the perfect pairing. You guys, just do it. This is exactly the kind of peer pressure your mama warned you about.
If you’re looking for more pumpkin in your life – and who isn’t!?! – check out my entire Pinterest Board dedicated to all things pumpkin!

More Inspired Chocolate Recipes
Triple Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookies
Double Chocolate Nutella Skillet Brownie
Thin Mint Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Skillet Brownie
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Pumpkin can’t wait anymore! It’s that time of year to revel in all things pumpkin, like this Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Skillet Brownie!
Ingredients
Triple Chocolate Brownie:
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted and cooled
- 1 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips, divided – 1 cup Melted and cooled, 1/4 for finish
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or Coconut Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
Pumpkin Cheesecake Topping:
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese, room temp.
- ¼ cup Sugar
- ⅓ cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (*If you’re feeling daring, mix the brownie batter right in the skillet you’re going to bake them in! Or feel free to use a large bowl instead – because less dishes is a win!)
- In a large bowl with a whisk or spatula, combine butter, 1 cup melted and cooled chocolate, brown and white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda until a batter forms.
- Spoon the batter into a oven proof skillet, cast iron or stainless steel that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Even the batter out and press to within 1/2″ of the edges of the skillet – the brownie will spread out, but leave the room between the batter and the sides of the skillet so the edges don’t over cook. Create a bit of a ridge or ring around the brownie (like a pizza) so when you pour the cheesecake mixture it starts right on top of the brownie.
- In a small bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese with the sugar until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree, the egg and the pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Pour on top of the brownie in the skillet.
- Top with remaining chocolate chips Place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick placed in the middle of the brownie comes out clean.
- Let the brownie cool on a wire rack in the skillet until just warm – about 45 minutes. It will still be very soft in the middle, but as it cools, the brownie will set entirely.
Notes
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl recipe from Julie Wampler, Table for Two
Triple Chocolate Skillet Brownie recipe from me, Country Cleaver
Keywords: Baking, Dessert, Recipe, Chocolate, Brownie, Pumpkin, Cheesecake, Halloween
I broke out the pumpkin recipes this week too. I cannot even handle how insanely amazing this looks! I just want to cuddle with the skillet!
Whoa this looks so ooey gooey. Love it! I want to lick that spoon! I’ll start working on my sweater body as well!
This is just too perfect!!! I adore chocolate and pumpkin!!
Who actually waits until October for pumpkin recipes?! 😛 LOVE this triple-chocolate-pumpkin-cheesecake-skillet-brownie!!
Oh I am glad you didn’t wait any longer! This looks so delish!
Megan, I’ve been trying to hold off on pumpkin recipes, my plan was to wait til October too but we’ll see. But after seeing this, I can’t wait. Oh my yummm!!
Life is ruff indeed! I’ll need at least 4 of these babies to cope. I hope you + Ben + Huck are adjusting to the new schedule OK. I’m glad it gives you time in the kitchen to play at least!
This! This is just all kind of perfection!
This cheesecake brownie looks amazing! I’m drooling just looking at the pictures! Love this recipe, definitely bookmarking! 🙂
This looks irre-frickin’-sistable! I’m with you – let’s get this pumpkin started. Fall is *totally* in the air around here – time to officially embrace it.
Cheers to pumpkin! And 29!! (It was one of my favorite years.) And this epic skillet brownie. Sooooo wishing I had a bite right now. 🙂
Oh! I have these mini skillets that I could make this in. So perfect. Can’t wait to try:)
I am totally drooling over this. Brownie, cheesecake and pumpkin all in one. What more could I possibly ever need!
This looks insane. Love pumpkin + brownies!!
I’m all for pumpkin all the time and am glad it’s finally gaining traction again:-) This skillet is amazing!
Wow! That is incredible looking. I’ve never tried making a skillet brownie but it is on my to-do list.
OMG!! Come to mama! And I’m so happy it’s pumpkin season!
I’m so glad you couldn’t wait for this, now all I can think about is pumpkin! This looks amazing!
I’ve tried to hold off coming to get the recipe for this all afternoon, but I can hold off no longer – I don’t even have the words to describe how amazing and gooey it looks, what a way to welcome Pumpkin season 😀
I can’t believe how easy this recipe is and yet the results look spectacular! I’m not ready to say goodbye to summer yet but this is giving me a little bit of a craving for fall.
Holy cow!!! Now that’s a skillet brownie!!! I could seriously put a dent in that pan of goodness!!! I am so excited for all things pumpkin all the time!!!
I’m glad the new work/sleep schedule is working out for all of you, I’m sure Huck is loving every minute of it! This brownie, oh my goodness this brownie! Pumpkin, cheesecake, chocolate, I’m dying for a spoonful over here!
I’m glad you didn’t wait any longer! I could do major damage here. 😉 Looks so good, Megan!
This skillet is king! Love the looks of this – so yummy!
Oh my goodness!!!! I love pumpkin cheesecake I love chocolate with pumpkin. Pumpkin and I are on a first name basis. This has to be the bomb.
I am sure this is going to be another huge hit, looks great!
That looks heavenly!!
This is just the perfect dessert to kick off September!
Fall in my favorite season too! I started cooking with pumpkin the last week of August so I totally get you. And I LOVE that some of the leaves are already changing here. PS. October Birthdays RULE! 🙂
I’m so glad you couldn’t wait to reveal this dish any longer, because I don’t think I could live without for much longer. So much goodness!
Ugh, I would hate to have Ben’s schedule, buuuuut I would LOOOOOVE to know that this freakin’ awesome skillet brownie is waiting for me!!
Love everything about this! So good!
Oh my, oh my! I have fallen in love. Delicious!
I made this for my husband today because he is a pumpkin lover. I am not a strong baker, so I have to really pay attention to the recipe. You list cocoa powder in the ingredient list but do not mention it in the instructions…therefore, I failed to add it. The brownies turned out ok, but would have been better if the cocoa powder had been added.
I will make sure to look over the recipe and make sure the cocoa powder is added into the instructions – sorry about that. I hope you will try these again!
I might just have to grill that this weekend! Yes, that’s right. I said grill.
Looks amazing, Megan and I know my wife would completely freak over it being that it contains her two favorite vices: chocolate and pumpkin.
Quick question – what size cast iron skillet do you recommend for this recipe?
Hey Jim!! Also – Kamado cooking is a HUGE Tradition in my family – so you’re totally my hero right now. I use a 10 inch cast iron skillet for this recipe. I hope you make it and report back!
Man, I want to be a spoon! Wholly smokes this looks amazingly decadent and delicious!
Can’t wait to try this out! Question: When is the cocoa powder added in? It doesn’t seem to be mentioned in the directions unless I’m missing it?
You’re right, it wasn’t listed! Whoops! But it is added in, so feel free to go print it out and make it! You will love it!
This looks amazing!! I don’t have an oven proof skillet though, can this be baked in a 13×9 glass baking dish?
Hi Alicia,
I think you can make this in a baking dish. You may need to reduce the baking time on it a little as well, so it doesn’t get over done. Let me know how it turns out!!
I made this last year! It was amazing! Thanks for the recipe. I was just wondering how you serve this. I’ve tried it both straight out of the oven and after being refrigerated. I was just wondering which you prefer?
I prefer right out of the even, but I have no patience!
Thanks for this amazing recipe! Would you suggest using dark or light brown sugar?
Hi Lauren, I always use light brown sugar. But it might be worth a try with dark to see what it does! It can’t be bad!
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