Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (2024)

by The 36th Avenue

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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 (18)

    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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  3. 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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    Cynthiaon January 14, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    These cupcakes look like they are so scrumptious!

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  5. 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.

    Reply

  6. Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (24)

    Miqueon January 14, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    So so cute!

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  7. 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!

    Reply

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Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe with Strawberries (2024)

FAQs

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.

Can you add anything to brownie mix? ›

For an easy boost to your boxed brownie mix, sprinkle in about a half cup of add-ins to give brownie batter a personal touch. Although nuts, chocolate and peanut butter chips, and mini marshmallows are easy wins here, this method invites creativity, and the options are truly limitless.

Can you substitute cream for water in brownie mix? ›

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

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? ›

Covered in delicious fudge icing, chewy Little Debbie® Cosmic Brownies feature a sprinkling of rainbow-colored, candy-coated chocolate chips for a surprise crunch and an all-out chocolate experience you'll love. So unwrap a dessert that will never go out of style, and enjoy a special treat that's 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? ›

Do Brownies Need to Be Refrigerated? 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.

Does cake with cream cheese need to be refrigerated? ›

So does it need refrigeration? Food Network Kitchens: Yes, you should always refrigerate any cake or cupcake that has cream cheese frosting.

What happens if you add an extra egg to brownie mix? ›

They give brownies a lighter, drier, and more cake-like texture. If you prefer this over the chewy variety, then go ahead and crack in that additional egg. On the other hand, too many eggs will yield brownies that are hard, heavy, and tough.

How to jazz up boxed brownies? ›

Add nuts – Add a handful of finely chopped pecans or walnuts if you love brownies with nuts. Add mix ins – Jazz up a basic brownie mix with chopped mini peanut butter cups, white chocolate chunks, or your favorite chopped up candy bar. Add a swirl – Swirl in spoonfuls of peanut butter or Nutella before baking.

Can you add fruit to brownie mix? ›

To add fruit flavors to brownies, I like to use a combination of fresh fruit pieces and jam. For a full batch of brownies, use up to a ¼ cup jam and ½ cup coarsely cut fruit pieces, which is what I used for the raspberry brownies pictured above. Depending on how moist the fruit is, you may want less than a ½ cup.

What happens if you use butter instead of oil in brownies? ›

Oil Brownies: These were chewier with crunchier edges and a crunchier topping. They were more matte on top with a far less crinkly shiny brownie 'skin. ' They tasted more like box mix brownies. Butter Brownies: These were much fudgier, softer, and had a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

How do you upgrade a box brownie mix? ›

Salt + Chocolate = BFFs

This is the easiest way to upgrade boxed brownies. Salt enhances the natural flavors and sweetness in chocolate and suppresses its bitterness. Sprinkle a few pinches of flaky salt on top of the brownie batter before baking.

What does adding milk instead of water do to brownies? ›

Brownie recipes traditionally call for water as it serves as a neutral liquid that hydrates the dry ingredients. However, using milk instead of water can impart a creamier texture and richer flavor to your brownies. The milk's fat content adds a smoothness that water cannot provide, resulting in a more indulgent treat.

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.

What is in brownies on the moon? ›

Description. The most delicious brownies are combined with premium high-quality chocolate cream and vanilla ice cream to give you an experience that is out of this world!

Is a brownie an elf or a fairy? ›

Brownies are not fairies, nor are they pixies. They are not goblins, or dwarfs, or Leprechauns and definitely not elves. The most modern categorization has been they are “household spirits.” Brownies work alone, live alone and adore solitude, whereas the other figments all live in groups.

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