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Strawberry Crunch Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings 1x

Description

Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Brownies featuring a moist strawberry cake brownie base loaded with white chocolate chips, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and finished with a crunchy, strawberry syrup-coated vanilla cookie crumble. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking a fruity twist on classic brownies.

Ingredients

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Brownie Layer:

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box strawberry cake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Frosting Layer:

  • 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping

Topping:

  • 36 vanilla sandwich cookies
  • ¼ cup strawberry syrup
  • Fresh strawberries (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Assemble all the required ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Make Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, egg, melted butter, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Add White Chocolate: Fold the white chocolate chips gently into the batter, then spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake Brownies: Bake for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges turn golden brown.
  6. Cool Brownies: Remove brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely to room temperature before frosting.
  7. Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Combine Additional Frosting Ingredients: Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
  9. Add Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture and spread it evenly over the cooled brownies.
  10. Prepare Cookie Crumble: Place the vanilla sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse several times until roughly crumbled but not fine.
  11. Add Strawberry Syrup to Crumble: Pour the strawberry syrup over the cookie crumbs in the food processor and pulse until the crumbs are evenly coated and slightly pink.
  12. Top Brownies & Serve: Sprinkle the strawberry cookie crumble evenly over the frosted brownies. Cut into 15 squares and serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy. Optionally garnish with fresh strawberries.

Notes

  • Ensure brownies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother frosting texture.
  • The cookie crumble topping can be adjusted for crunchiness by pulsing less or more in the food processor.
  • Fresh strawberries make a lovely garnish but are optional.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry brownies, dessert, cake mix brownies, white chocolate, cream cheese frosting, crunchy topping, strawberry dessert

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