Description
A delightful treat that perfectly combines rich brownies with light, fruity strawberry shortcake flavors, featuring a fudgy base, creamy cheesecake, and a luscious strawberry mousse topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup Golden Oreos, crushed
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Fresh strawberries, halved, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), line a 9×13 inch dish with parchment paper, and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then stir until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 22-25 minutes. Let them cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie layer and bake at 325°F for 20-22 minutes. Cool and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in boiling water, then add cold water and cool.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the cooled gelatin into the whipped cream, then spread over the cheesecake layer and chill for 3 hours.
- For the crumble, mix crushed Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the mousse layer.
- Garnish with whipped cream and halved fresh strawberries. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Allow layers to cool completely for distinct layering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg