Cream cheese brownies were invented in 1963 when a Philadelphia baker accidentally dropped cheesecake batter into brownie mix.
Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Brownies
Indulge in these decadent Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Brownies that are sure to elevate your Easter celebrations! With a rich, fudgy base topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of strawberry crumble, these treats capture the essence of classic shortcake in every bite. They're a breeze to whip up, making them the perfect sweet surprise for your holiday gathering!
Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jello (30 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(6)
- 1/2 c butter melted (114 g)
- 1/4 c butter softened (56.8 g)
- Remaining packet of strawberry jello 1/4 c melted butter (56.8 g)
- 8 oz cream softened (227 g)
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream (15-30 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/2 c confectioners sugar (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 20 golden Oreos
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and strawberry jello until well combined. Spread the batter into an 8x8 prepared baking dish.
- 2
Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes and let cool completely.
- 3
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla together. Slowly add in the confectioners sugar and continue beating, adding heavy cream as needed until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- 5
For the topping, add the golden Oreos to a food processor and pulse until chunky. Pour in the remaining strawberry jello and melted butter, and continue pulsing until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the frosting.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cool brownies completely for 2-3 hours before frosting because residual heat above 80°F will melt the cream cheese frosting and cause it to slide off.timing2-3 hours, below 80°F
- ✓Beat cream cheese frosting for exactly 3-4 minutes to incorporate air without overbeating, which breaks the emulsion and creates a grainy texture.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time to frosting because cream cheese can only absorb liquid gradually—too much at once causes separation.technique1 tablespoon increments
- ✓Pulse Oreos in 3-second bursts to maintain chunky texture, as continuous processing creates powder that won't provide the desired shortcake crumb effect.technique3-second pulses
- ✓Line your 8x8 pan with parchment paper extending 2 inches over edges for easy removal, since cream cheese frosting makes these brownies too delicate to flip directly.equipment2-inch overhang
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Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Cream cheese brownies were invented in 1963 when a Philadelphia baker accidentally dropped cheesecake batter into brownie mix.
Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Brownies
Indulge in these decadent Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Brownies that are sure to elevate your Easter celebrations! With a rich, fudgy base topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of strawberry crumble, these treats capture the essence of classic shortcake in every bite. They're a breeze to whip up, making them the perfect sweet surprise for your holiday gathering!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jello (30 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(6)
- 1/2 c butter melted (114 g)
- 1/4 c butter softened (56.8 g)
- Remaining packet of strawberry jello 1/4 c melted butter (56.8 g)
- 8 oz cream softened (227 g)
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream (15-30 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/2 c confectioners sugar (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 20 golden Oreos
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and strawberry jello until well combined. Spread the batter into an 8x8 prepared baking dish.
- 2
Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes and let cool completely.
- 3
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla together. Slowly add in the confectioners sugar and continue beating, adding heavy cream as needed until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
- 5
For the topping, add the golden Oreos to a food processor and pulse until chunky. Pour in the remaining strawberry jello and melted butter, and continue pulsing until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the frosting.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cool brownies completely for 2-3 hours before frosting because residual heat above 80°F will melt the cream cheese frosting and cause it to slide off.timing2-3 hours, below 80°F
- ✓Beat cream cheese frosting for exactly 3-4 minutes to incorporate air without overbeating, which breaks the emulsion and creates a grainy texture.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time to frosting because cream cheese can only absorb liquid gradually—too much at once causes separation.technique1 tablespoon increments
- ✓Pulse Oreos in 3-second bursts to maintain chunky texture, as continuous processing creates powder that won't provide the desired shortcake crumb effect.technique3-second pulses
- ✓Line your 8x8 pan with parchment paper extending 2 inches over edges for easy removal, since cream cheese frosting makes these brownies too delicate to flip directly.equipment2-inch overhang