Description
These Valentine’s day Strawberry Shortcake Brownies are a delightful fusion of moist brownies and fluffy cream cheese frosting, crowned with fresh strawberries. Simple to make, they are perfect for any romantic occasion or as a sweet treat for yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 20 Golden Oreos (about ½ standard package)
- 4 tablespoons strawberry gelatin (the remaining amount)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, strawberry cake mix, and 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin until blended.
- Spread batter into the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla in another bowl. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over cooled brownies.
- Pulse Golden Oreos into crumbs, sprinkle the remaining gelatin over, and mix with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the cookie mixture over the frosted brownies and press down gently.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier mixing.
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for freshness.
Use a hot knife for clean cuts in brownies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg