Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Brownies
Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jello
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, as needed
For the Strawberry Crumble Topping
- 20 golden Oreos
- 1 packet strawberry jello, remaining from brownie ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking dish, or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 eggs, and 2 tablespoons of strawberry jello powder. Mix until well combined and a thick batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared 8x8 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial before frosting.
⏱️ 60 min
- 6
While the brownies are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Gradually add the confectioners sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed and beat until fluffy. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
To make the strawberry crumble topping, place the golden Oreos into a food processor. Pulse until the Oreos are broken into chunky crumbs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Add the remaining packet of strawberry jello powder and 1/4 cup melted butter to the food processor with the Oreo crumbs. Continue pulsing until the mixture is well combined and forms a crumbly texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Evenly sprinkle the strawberry crumble topping over the cream cheese frosting on the brownies. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Shortcake Cream Cheese Brownies
For the Brownies
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jello
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, as needed
For the Strawberry Crumble Topping
- 20 golden Oreos
- 1 packet strawberry jello, remaining from brownie ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking dish, or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 eggs, and 2 tablespoons of strawberry jello powder. Mix until well combined and a thick batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared 8x8 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial before frosting.
⏱️ 60 min - 6
While the brownies are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Gradually add the confectioners sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed and beat until fluffy. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
To make the strawberry crumble topping, place the golden Oreos into a food processor. Pulse until the Oreos are broken into chunky crumbs.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Add the remaining packet of strawberry jello powder and 1/4 cup melted butter to the food processor with the Oreo crumbs. Continue pulsing until the mixture is well combined and forms a crumbly texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Evenly sprinkle the strawberry crumble topping over the cream cheese frosting on the brownies. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 3 min