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Strawberry Crunch Brownies Recipe

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These Strawberry Crunch Brownies combine a moist strawberry cake mix base with creamy frosting and a crunchy strawberry-infused cookie topping for a delightful layered dessert bursting with berry flavor and texture.

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: Collect all ingredients listed for the brownie base, frosting, and topping to ensure a smooth preparation process.
  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. Make Brownie Batter: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, egg, melted butter, and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Add White Chocolate Chips: Fold the white chocolate chips gently into the batter, then spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish for even baking.
  5. Bake Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and edges turn golden brown.
  6. Cool Brownies: Remove from oven and allow the brownies to cool completely to room temperature to prepare for the frosting layer.
  7. Prepare Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with a mixer until smooth and fluffy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  8. Add Sour Cream and Vanilla: Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined, maintaining a creamy texture.
  9. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture to keep the frosting light and airy.
  10. Frost Brownies: Spread the prepared frosting evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
  11. Prepare Cookie Topping: Place vanilla sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse several times to create coarse crumbs without turning into fine powder.
  12. Add Strawberry Syrup: Pour strawberry syrup over the cookie crumbs and pulse again until the crumbs are evenly coated and have a light pink tint.
  13. Top Brownies: Sprinkle the strawberry-coated cookie crumbs evenly over the frosted brownies.
  14. Serve or Chill: Cut into squares and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Optionally garnish with fresh strawberries for added freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure brownies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Adjust baking time slightly based on your oven’s calibration.
  • For a more intense strawberry flavor, add fresh strawberries into the frosting layer as garnish.
  • You can substitute the vanilla sandwich cookies with gluten-free cookies to accommodate dietary needs.
  • This recipe yields about 12-15 servings depending on cut size.

Keywords: strawberry brownies, strawberry cake mix dessert, white chocolate chips, cream cheese frosting, sandwich cookie topping, berry dessert, layered brownies

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