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Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Description

These Strawberry Brownies combine the fruity flavor of strawberry cake mix with a creamy white chocolate and cream cheese swirl. With a soft and fudgy texture, these dessert bars are perfect for a sweet treat that’s visually appealing and deliciously unique.

Ingredients

Brownie Batter

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with easy removal of the brownies.
  2. Make Strawberry Brownie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, oil, whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on medium to medium-high speed, blend until a thick dough forms. Fold in the white chocolate chips by hand, allowing for uneven distribution as they don’t fully incorporate into the batter.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg white, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  4. Assemble Layers: Press half of the strawberry brownie batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over this layer, then drop spoonfuls of the remaining strawberry batter all over the cream cheese spots to cover the bottom layer completely with a marbled effect.
  5. Bake the Brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 28-32 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick about 2 inches from the edge; it should come out mostly clean but the center should be just set. For a fudgy texture, aim for an internal temperature around 180°F (82°C). Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness.
  6. Cool and Chill: Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate the brownies for at least one hour before cutting to allow them to set completely and enhance the flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding white chocolate chips to maintain texture.
  • Chilling the brownies after baking improves slicing and flavor.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the sugar in the cream cheese mixture slightly.
  • For a stronger strawberry flavor, add a teaspoon of strawberry extract to the cake batter.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/strawberry-white-chocolate-cheesecake-brownies-recipe/