Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
Delight in these luscious Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies featuring a moist strawberry cake base, topped with creamy strawberry-infused cheesecake frosting and sprinkled with a crunchy strawberry Oreo crumble for a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings (cut into 3x3 squares) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
Cheesecake Frosting
- 8 oz. block cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
Strawberry Oreo Crumble
- 20 Golden Oreos (about ½ standard package)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 4 tablespoons strawberry gelatin (remaining amount)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Make Brownie Batter: In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, strawberry cake mix, and 2 tablespoons of strawberry gelatin. Mix until well incorporated; the batter will be thick.
- Bake Brownies: Spread the dense batter evenly into the prepared baking dish using a rubber spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare Cheesecake Frosting: Using a mixer, beat softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and beat until the frosting is light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Frost Brownies: Spread the prepared cheesecake frosting evenly over the cooled strawberry brownies with a spatula.
- Make Oreo Strawberry Crumble: In a food processor bowl, pulse the Golden Oreos until they break into coarse crumbs with some larger chunks remaining for texture.
- Add Strawberry Gelatin and Butter: Sprinkle the remaining 4 tablespoons of strawberry gelatin over the cookie crumbs, then drizzle with melted butter. Pulse several more times to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Top Brownies: Evenly sprinkle the strawberry Oreo crumble over the frosted brownies. Gently press the crumble into the frosting to adhere.
- Serve: Cut the finished brownies into squares and serve. Enjoy these decadent strawberry cheesecake brownies as a sweet treat!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth frosting.
- Adjust heavy cream quantity between 1 to 2 tablespoons to achieve desired frosting consistency.
- For easier removal, allow brownies to cool completely before frosting and topping.
- Use parchment paper for hassle-free cleanup and easy slicing.
- Golden Oreos provide a buttery flavor that complements the strawberry taste.
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