Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (2024)

by The 36th Avenue

Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (1)

Hey friends! How are we doing today? I am so excited to share with you one of our family favorite dessert recipes. TheseStrawberry Chocolate Browniesare super easy to make and you are going to love the light and creamy Cream Cheese Topping. So yummy!

I still remember the first time that my friend Nicole gave me one of these babies to try years and years ago. Since them I have made them tons of times and I have to tell you it is hard to stop eating them. It doesn’t help that they are bite size either. So darn good!

Strawberry Brownies with Cream Cheese Topping Recipe

Strawberry Brownie Recipe

Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (4)

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Author: The 36th Avenue

Ingredients

  • 1 Box of Favorite Brownies Mix and the ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies.
  • 1 Pound of Strawberries
  • Topping:
  • 2 oz. of White Chocolate or White Chocolate Chips
  • 2 Tablespoons Milk
  • 8 oz. Soften Cream Cheese
  • 1 Cup Cool Whip
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix the brownies according to the instructions on the box.
  2. Pour the mix into small cupcake liners and bake at 350 F for 10 minutes. Do not overcook.
  3. Place brownies right away on a cooling rack and while still warm press down the middle to make a thumbprint indentation.
  4. While the brownies are cooling down slice the strawberries and make the topping.
  5. Microwave the milk and chocolate in a cup for about 30 seconds and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
  6. Combine the soften cream cheese and white chocolate mixture together and mix with a hand mixer. Mix well.
  7. Add the whip topping. Mix well.
  8. Add the powder sugar and mix well again. The topping is ready.
  9. Fill the top of the brownies with the topping being applied with a piping bag. Then place a slice of strawberry on top.
  10. Store them in a Tupperware with lid and refrigerate.

Notes

* You can make a skinny version of this recipe using fat free milk, light whip topping, and light cream cheese. It will still be delicious.

For Valentines I like to cut my strawberries in a heart shape.

This is how you do it!

So cute!

I am going to be making this delicious treat on Valentine’s Day for a very special dinner that I will be having with my hubby. Make sure to come back on Saturday the 18th to see the most adorable Valentine Printables you have ever seen. I am teaming up with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you everything you need for a beautiful Valentines.Here is a sneak peek of the printables I made. They will be availablethis coming weekend!

But for now and before you go take a look at these 20 Valentine Recipes

Here is another adorable treat and Valentine Free Printable and idea.

These lemon bars are so darn good!

You want to get ourCake Mix Lemon Bars Recipehere.

Here is another Free Printable that you may like.

More colors and sizes HERE.

Now I better go so much to do around here.

Wishing you a lovely day!

Besos

Desiree

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  1. Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (17)

    HI Desiree! Stopping by from The Party Bunch and had to come take a look at these lovely cream cheese brownies – topped with the strawberry heart – so adorable!! Have pinned! Thanks so much for hosting the party and have a wonderful week! ~Erin @DelightfulEMade

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    jen @ Tatertots & Jelloon January 16, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    They look amazing! So cute for a Valentine’s Day party!!

    xoxo

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    Trish - Mom On Timeouton January 15, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    These look incredible Desiree and so cute too! Perfect for Valentine’s Day 🙂 Pinned!

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  4. Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (20)

    Kristynon January 15, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    These look awesome, Des!! Can’t wait to see you next week. 🙂 XO

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  5. Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (22)

    Cynthiaon January 14, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    These cupcakes look like they are so scrumptious!

    Reply

  6. Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (23)

    Ginaon January 14, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Oh my- I’m already a sucker for a brownie- but add a topping & a strawberry- swoon.

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  7. Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (24)

    Miqueon January 14, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    So so cute!

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  8. Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (25)

    Cindy Eikenbergon January 14, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Desiree, these sound delicious and can I tell you how much I love the strawberry hearts?? 🙂 Oh, I have to try this!!! Pinning! Thanks so much for sharing and have happy Tuesday! Hugs!

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Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (2024)

FAQs

What are Katharine Hepburn brownies? ›

The brownies are made with unsweetened chocolate, which is also known as baking, plain or bitter chocolate. It is chocolate in its rawest form and this means that unsweetened chocolate is just ground cocoa nibs that have been refined and contain between 50-55% cocoa butter (cacao fat).

Can you leave cream cheese brownies out overnight? ›

Items like cheesecake with a large amount of cream cheese, should be refrigerated, but because these brownies use so little, the flour and sugar absorb any excess moisture—this means you can hold the brownies at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.

How to pimp brownies? ›

Crushed potato chips, pretzels, and salted nuts stirred in or sprinkled on before baking can add textural interest, plus a little savoriness that can make the rich chocolate flavor more pronounced. A shower of sea salt or flaky salt like Maldon over baked brownies before slicing makes for a dramatic, sparkly finish.

How to make fudgy brownies vs cakey brownies? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

Why are they called blonde brownies? ›

They're called blondies because they lack the brown cocoa powder of brownies. They're blonde with vanilla and brown sugar, not brown.

What is a Little Debbie brownie? ›

Chewy 4 oz. chocolatey brownie topped with a chocolatey frosting and color candy coated chocolate pieces. The Little Debbie® Vending Cosmic Brownie is a chewy 4 oz brownie topped with chocolatey icing then sprinkled with colorful candy-coated pieces to make it simply out of this world!

Does cake baked with cream cheese need to be refrigerated? ›

Fillings and toppings should be kept refrigerated." It also states, "Dessert containing cream cheese, whether baked or unbaked, should be covered and stored in the refrigerator. Use within 5 days."

Is it better to refrigerate brownies or leave them out? ›

Brownies don't need to be refrigerated, but they'll hold up a few more days if they are. Unless your brownies include more perishable ingredients like fresh fruit or cream cheese frosting, they'll be fine at room temperature as long as they're stored in an airtight container.

How to doctor up boxed brownies? ›

Try swirling in half of a cup of strawberry jam or caramel sauce into the batter. To do this, once you have your batter into your pan, add two to three spoonfuls of jam or sauce in separate corners. Then, swirl your spoon all around to mix that delicious flavor into each bite.

How to doctor up brownie mix? ›

How To Make Boxed Brownies Taste Homemade
  1. Add Extra Favor. Another way to make a boxed brownie mix taste homemade is to use an extract, adding a hint of additional flavor to your brownies without undermining the chocolate flavor. ...
  2. Add Strong Coffee. ...
  3. Check Your Pantry. ...
  4. Add a Swirl of Sauce. ...
  5. Add Some Salt.

What does adding an extra egg to brownie mix do? ›

If you want to get a little more creative with your brownie mix hacks, add an extra egg to the batter. The extra protein will help thicken up the batter and make it fluffier, creating a more decadent, fudgy texture. You can also add the yolk by itself in addition to the 2 eggs a box brownie mix typically calls for.

What is a brownie fairy? ›

brownie, in English and Scottish folklore, a small, industrious fairy or hobgoblin believed to inhabit houses and barns. Rarely seen, he was often heard at night, cleaning and doing housework; he also sometimes mischievously disarranged rooms.

What is the number one brownie mix? ›

Best Overall Brownie Mix: Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium Brownie Mix. When you want a delicious brownie for a baking emergency—or just to treat yourself—look no further than a box of Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies.

Should I use butter or oil for brownies? ›

Note that while some brownie recipes do call for melted butter instead of oil, the butter can aerate the batter, altering the texture of the brownies and making them cakey rather than fudgy. So, while you can substitute butter for oil and vice versa, remember that it might alter the texture.

Why are brownie fairies called brownies? ›

They received their name from the fact that they are usually described as brown-skinned and completely covered in hair. In the earliest traditions, brownies are either the same size as humans or sometimes larger, but, in later accounts, they are described as "small, wizened, and shaggy".

What did Katherine Hepburn like to eat? ›

Red meat, big salads, tea, butterscotch pudding, ice cream, meatloaf, homemade cookies… those were some of Katharine Hepburn's most favorite foods.

How long to bake Katharine Hepburn brownies? ›

Pour into a well buttered 8-inch square baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely and cut into squares.

What is the movie brownies about? ›

After enduring heartbreak, a woman with a passion for baking brownies must choose between seeing someone new or getting back with her scheming ex.

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