Description
Sinful strawberry cheesecake brownies blend rich chocolate with creamy cheesecake swirls, creating a dessert that dances between indulgence and pure bliss. Each bite promises a perfect harmony of fudgy brownie base and tangy strawberry cheesecake that leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) block cream cheese, softened
- 20 Golden Oreos, about 1/2 standard package
Butter and Cream Components:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) salted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) salted butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
Flavor and Gelatin Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
- 4 tablespoons strawberry gelatin, remaining amount
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8×8 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal. Lightly coat the paper with non-stick spray.
- Create the brownie base by mixing melted butter, eggs, strawberry cake mix, and strawberry gelatin in a medium bowl. The consistency will be thick. Carefully spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the brownies puff slightly and appear set. Allow to cool completely before proceeding with frosting.
- Craft the cream cheese frosting by whipping softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until light and fluffy. Adjust cream for desired consistency.
- Generously apply the frosting over the completely cooled brownies.
- Prepare the crumble topping by pulsing Golden Oreos in a food processor, leaving some larger chunks for texture. Sprinkle remaining strawberry gelatin over the cookie crumbs, then drizzle melted butter. Pulse briefly to combine while maintaining a crumbly texture.
- Distribute the crumble mixture evenly across the frosted brownies, gently pressing to ensure adherence. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the layers to set completely.
Notes
- Adjust the powdered sugar in the frosting to match your preferred level of sweetness, tasting as you go for perfect balance.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a clean, smooth finish.
- Swap strawberry cake mix with gluten-free cake mix and use gluten-free Oreos for a celiac-friendly version.
- These brownies can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld and develop more intensity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg