Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Brownies combine a rich brownie base and a creamy cheesecake layer, making it a delightful dessert. With minimal prep and simple ingredients like strawberry cake mix and Oreos, it’s a perfect choice for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
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 and spray an 8×8 pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and strawberry gelatin to create the brownie layer.
- Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Allow it to cool completely.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Pulse the Oreos in a food processor until they are in small chunks, retaining some larger pieces.
- Sprinkle the remaining strawberry gelatin over the Oreo crumbs and drizzle with melted butter, pulsing a few more times until mixed.
- Press the Oreo crumb mixture over the cheesecake layer.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, consider adding fresh strawberries on top of the cheesecake layer.
Make sure the brownies are fully cooled before adding the cheesecake layer to prevent melting.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg