Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies: A Decadent Dessert Mash-Up
Moist strawberry brownies topped with a creamycheesecake frosting and finished with a strawberry crumble, making for adelightful dessert everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Cooling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 brownies
Calories 350 kcal
For the Brownies:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz. block cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup salted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
For the Strawberry Shortcake Crumble:
- 20 Golden Oreos about 1/2 standard package
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 4 tablespoons strawberry gelatin remaining amount
Prepare the Brownies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and strawberry gelatin until a thick batter forms. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Prepare the Strawberry Crumble: Crush the Golden Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs with melted butter and strawberry gelatin until evenly combined.
Assemble the Brownies: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle the strawberry crumble mixture generously over the frosting, pressing gently to help it adhere.
Serve and Enjoy: Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Keyword strawberry brownies