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Strawberry Shortcake Brownies Recipe

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Delight in these decadent Strawberry Shortcake Brownies featuring a moist strawberry cake brownie base topped with creamy homemade cream cheese frosting and a crunchy strawberry shortcake crumble made from Golden Oreos and strawberry gelatin. Perfectly balanced with strawberry flavors and textures, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

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

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Brownie Batter: In a medium mixing bowl, combine ½ cup melted salted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 box of strawberry cake mix, and 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin. Stir thoroughly with a rubber spatula until well combined; the batter will be thick.
  3. Bake Brownies: Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Once baked, remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
  4. Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Using a mixer, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, ¼ cup softened salted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and combined. Gradually add ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream, continuing to beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
  5. Frost Brownies: Once the brownies have cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top layer.
  6. Prepare Strawberry Shortcake Crumble: Place 20 Golden Oreos into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the cookies are broken into pieces, ensuring several larger chunks remain for texture. Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of strawberry gelatin over the cookie crumbs, then drizzle with 4 tablespoons melted salted butter. Pulse a few more times to combine all ingredients into a crumble mixture.
  7. Top Brownies: Evenly sprinkle the strawberry shortcake crumble over the cream cheese frosting layer. Gently press down the crumble into the frosting to adhere.
  8. Serve: Cut the finished brownies into squares and serve immediately or chilled as desired.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper and non-stick spray to ensure brownies release easily from the pan.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Adjust heavy cream in frosting to reach desired spreadability.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Let brownies come to room temperature before serving if refrigerated for best flavor.

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