Description
Rich strawberry brownies blend luscious chocolate with sweet strawberry essence for an irresistible dessert. Chocolate and fruit lovers will savor this delightful treat that combines indulgent flavors in one irresistible square.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 tablespoon strawberry gelatin
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) salted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 8 Golden Oreos, crushed
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by preheating the oven to 350°F and lining an 8×8-inch dish with parchment paper, ensuring light greasing to prevent sticking.
- Create the brownie base by whisking melted butter with eggs, then incorporating strawberry cake mix and strawberry gelatin until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a uniform surface.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, ensuring the edges are slightly pulling away from the sides and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them set and makes frosting easier.
- Craft the cream cheese frosting by blending softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until silky, then gradually introducing powdered sugar and heavy cream.
- Once brownies are totally cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting in a smooth, consistent layer across the surface.
- Develop the crumble topping by pulsing Golden Oreos in a food processor, mixing with remaining strawberry gelatin and melted butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Generously scatter the cookie crumble over the frosted brownies, gently pressing to ensure it adheres to the creamy layer.
- Slice into square portions and serve your vibrant strawberry-infused dessert.
Notes
- Customize Cake Mix Selection: Experiment with different flavored cake mixes like funfetti or red velvet to create unique brownie variations that surprise your taste buds.
- Control Moisture Perfectly: Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense brownies, and check doneness by inserting a toothpick which should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Enhance Gelatin Impact: Toast the strawberry gelatin powder briefly in a dry pan to intensify its fruity flavor and create a more robust strawberry essence in the brownies.
- Make Gluten-Free Option: Substitute regular cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and ensure all ingredients like Oreos are gluten-free for people with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg