Strawberry Shortcake Brownies: A Delicious Mashup
These Strawberry Shortcake Brownies are a delicious mashup of two classic desserts! They feature a strawberry brownie base, a cheesecake frosting, and a crunchy strawberry shortcake crumble topping. Learn how to make this easy and flavorful treat
Ingredients
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Brownies:
- 1 strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Strawberry Shortcake Crumble:
- 20 Golden Oreos, about ½ standard package
- 4 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper, spray with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
- Make the Brownie Batter: Mix together ½ cup melted butter, eggs, strawberry cake mix, and 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin in a medium mixing bowl until well combined.
- Bake the Brownies: Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until combined. Add powdered sugar and heavy cream and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Brownies: Spread cream cheese frosting over the cooled brownies.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse Golden Oreos until they are broken into pieces. Sprinkle the remaining strawberry gelatin over the cookie crumbs and drizzle with melted butter. Pulse a few more times until combined.
- Assemble and Serve: Sprinkle cookie crumbles over the strawberry brownies and press down into the frosting. Cut into squares and serve.