Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of Valentine Strawberry Shortcake Brownies. This easy recipe mixes strawberry flavor with creamy frosting and cookie crunch for a perfect dessert fit for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
- 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
- 20 golden oreos, about ½ standard package
- 4 tablespoons strawberry gelatin, the remaining amount
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine ½ cup melted butter, eggs, strawberry cake mix, and 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin in a mixing bowl until the mixture is well combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish, then bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely after baking.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla until mixed. Add powdered sugar and heavy cream, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled brownies.
- Crush Golden Oreos in a food processor until in pieces, leaving some larger chunks.
- Sprinkle remaining strawberry gelatin over the Oreo crumbs and drizzle with melted butter. Pulse until combined.
- Sprinkle the cookie crumbles on top of the brownies and gently press them into the frosting.
- Cut the brownies into squares and serve.
Notes
Ensure the brownies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Use fresh strawberries for a garnish to enhance presentation and flavor.
Feel free to adjust the amount of heavy cream for desired frosting consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg