Strawberry Crunch Brownie Bars are a delightful dessert featuring layers of fudgy brownie, creamy cheesecake, and a crunchy strawberry topping, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:~3 hours
Yield:9 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
20 golden Oreos
¼ cup melted butter
Optional toppings: Whipped cream, Fresh strawberry slices, Mini marshmallows or white chocolate chips
Instructions
Prepare and bake brownie mix in a 9×9-inch pan. Let cool completely.
Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over cooled brownie layer.
Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30–35 minutes or until cheesecake is set. Let cool, then chill for 2 hours.
Pulse freeze-dried strawberries and Oreos until crumbly. Mix with melted butter.
Sprinkle strawberry crunch over chilled cheesecake layer, pressing gently. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
For a thicker brownie base, use a homemade brownie recipe.
Ensure the cheesecake layer is completely set before chilling.
Feel free to customize toppings based on preference.