Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Brownies offer a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and rich strawberry flavor. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for an easy, homemade treat that brings sweetness to any occasion.
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. Spray an 8 x 8 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and strawberry gelatin to make the brownie layer.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth. Then add powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream, beating until fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the cooled brownies.
- In a food processor, pulse the Oreos until broken into pieces, leaving some larger chunks.
- Sprinkle the remaining strawberry gelatin over the cookie crumbs and drizzle with melted butter, pulsing again until mixed.
- Sprinkle and press the cookie crumb mixture over the cheesecake layer.
Notes
Ensure the brownie layer is completely cooled before adding the cheesecake layer for the best texture.
Feel free to add fresh strawberries on top for garnish.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg