Description
Strawberry Crunch Brownies: A Decadent Treat
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Brownie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter: Melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar: For sweetness
- 4 large eggs: For structure
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: For flavor
- 1 cup all-purpose flour: For the brownie base
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder: For rich chocolate flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon salt: To balance sweetness
- For the Strawberry Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese: Softened for easy mixing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar: For sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: For flavor
- 1 cup fresh strawberries: Pureed (about 8–10 strawberries)
- For the Crunch Topping:
- 1 cup crushed strawberry shortcake cookies: For crunch
- 1/2 cup whipped topping: For texture
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of melted unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Add 4 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir until just combined.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Flavor: Mix in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Strawberry Puree: Puree 1 cup of fresh strawberries in a blender or food processor. Fold the strawberry puree into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and evenly distributed.
- Spread Strawberry Layer: Once the brownies have cooled completely, spread the strawberry layer evenly over the brownie base.
- Chill: Refrigerate the brownies for about 1 hour to allow the strawberry layer to set.
- Mix Crunch Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of crushed strawberry shortcake cookies and 1/2 cup of whipped topping. Mix until the cookies are evenly coated.
- Top the Brownies: After the strawberry layer has set, sprinkle the cookie crunch topping evenly over the strawberry layer.
- Slice and Enjoy: Cut the brownies into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the delicious layers of chocolate and strawberry!
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Strawberry Crunch Brownies Decadent