Description
Strawberry Shortcake Brownies are a fruity twist on classic brownies, featuring a strawberry cake base, rich cream cheese frosting, and a crunchy strawberry shortcake crumble topping for the ultimate indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
- 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 20 Golden Oreos (about ½ standard package)
- 4 tablespoons strawberry gelatin (remaining amount)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, ½ cup melted butter, eggs, and 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin. Mix until well combined (batter will be thick).
- Spread batter into the prepared baking dish using a rubber spatula. Bake for 25 minutes, then let cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add powdered sugar and heavy cream, then beat until light and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- In a food processor, pulse Golden Oreos until coarsely crumbled, leaving some larger pieces.
- Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of strawberry gelatin over the cookie crumbs and drizzle with 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Pulse a few more times to combine.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the frosted brownies and gently press into the frosting.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the brownies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- You can substitute Golden Oreos with any vanilla sandwich cookie if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture in the frosting.
- Let the brownies sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
