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Strawberry Crunch Brownies Recipe

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Strawberry Crunch Brownies combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with a sweet strawberry twist. Made from a strawberry cake mix base, white chocolate chips, and topped with a creamy frosting and crushed vanilla sandwich cookies coated in strawberry syrup, these brownies deliver a delightful blend of flavors and textures perfect for any dessert lover.

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 have everything ready for the recipe.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Prepare Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, egg, melted butter, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add White Chocolate Chips: Fold in the white chocolate chips evenly into the batter, then pour and spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake Brownies: Bake for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges turn golden brown.
  6. Cool Brownies: Remove from oven and allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature to prepare for the frosting.
  7. Make Frosting: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until fluffy and smooth.
  8. Add Additional Ingredients: Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
  9. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture to maintain a light, airy texture, then spread evenly over the cooled brownies.
  10. Prepare Cookie Topping: Place vanilla sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until roughly crumbled but not powdery.
  11. Coat Crumbs: Add strawberry syrup to the cookies crumbs and pulse a few times until they are evenly coated and have a slight pink tint.
  12. Assemble and Serve: Sprinkle the strawberry-coated cookie crumbs evenly over the frosted brownies, slice into squares, optionally garnish with fresh strawberries, then serve or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before adding the frosting layer to prevent melting.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother frosting texture.
  • Adjust the baking time slightly according to your oven to avoid overbaking.
  • Fresh strawberries add a nice visual and flavor touch but are optional.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, covered.

Keywords: Strawberry brownies, white chocolate brownies, creamy frosting brownies, dessert bars, strawberry cake mix dessert

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