Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Strawberry Crunch Brownies, a treat that beautifully marries the flavors of strawberry and creamy frosting with a satisfying cookie crunch. This easy-to-follow recipe combines moist strawberry brownies made from cake mix, luscious cream cheese frosting, and a crunchy vanilla cookie topping to create a dessert that is perfect for any occasion—be it parties, picnics, or cozy nights in. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, each bite will transport you back to the joy of summer treats. It’s a dessert that not only tastes delicious but also looks stunning on any table!
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 36 vanilla sandwich cookies
- ¼ cup strawberry syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, egg, melted butter, and heavy cream; mix until smooth.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and spread the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 18–23 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool.
- Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar; add sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped topping; spread over cooled brownies.
- Pulse sandwich cookies in a food processor with strawberry syrup until coated; sprinkle over frosting.
- Slice into squares and serve or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Experiment with different flavors of cake mix for unique variations.