Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Brownies combine rich cheesecake and a fruity strawberry layer over fudgy brownies. Simple to prepare, they’re an indulgent treat perfect for gatherings or as everyday comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 20 golden oreos, about 1/2 package
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 4 tbsp strawberry jello gelatin, remaining
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp strawberry jello gelatin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8 x 8 inch pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and strawberry gelatin to form the brownie layer.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely afterward.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla together until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream until fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
- Use a food processor to pulse Oreos into crumbs, leaving some larger chunks for texture.
- Sprinkle the remaining strawberry gelatin over the cookie crumbs and drizzle with melted butter. Pulse until combined.
- Press the cookie crumb mixture carefully over the cheesecake layer.
Notes
Ensure that cream cheese and butter are softened for easy mixing.
Allow brownies to cool entirely before adding the cheesecake layer for the best texture.
Feel free to adjust the amount of strawberry gelatin to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg