Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Fudgy brownies topped with cream cheese frosting and strawberry crumble - the perfect dessert for strawberry lovers.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups wheat flour
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup melted butter
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
7 oz cream cheese, room temperature
3 ½ tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
10 light oat biscuits
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons strawberry jam

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
Stir in melted butter, eggs, and strawberry jam until smooth.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool completely before frosting.
Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy.
Add powdered sugar and cream until spreadable consistency.
Spread frosting over cooled brownies.
Crush biscuits and mix with melted butter and strawberry jam.
Sprinkle crumble over frosting and press gently.
Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Room temperature cream cheese is key for smooth frosting
Store covered in refrigerator up to 5 days
Can substitute any berry jam for different flavors
Use food processor for easier biscuit crushing

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 309Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 315mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 4g

Nutrition info is an estimate based on typical ingredients and portions - I calculate these to give you a helpful starting point! For specific dietary needs or accurate counts, I recommend double-checking with your favorite nutrition app or talking to a health professional. You can read more about my approach to nutrition info at notetherecipe.com/disclaimer

What You’ll Need

Here’s everything you need to make these amazing layered brownies:

Ingredients for Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies, including strawberry cake mix, eggs, butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and golden cookies for the crumble. — I love laying out all my ingredients before I start baking – it makes everything so much smoother! That pink flour mixture is what gives these brownies their beautiful color, and those golden cookies become the most amazing crumble topping. Trust me, having everything ready like this is a game-changer when you’re trying to get these in the oven before the kids start asking for snacks!

1 ¼ cups wheat flour
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup melted butter
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
7 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
3 ½ tablespoons butter (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
10 light oat biscuits
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
8×8 inch baking pan
Parchment paper

Detailed Cooking Instructions

Time needed: 45 minutes

Layer by layer brownies with cream cheese frosting and strawberry crumble topping.

Prepare brownie base
Preheat oven to 350°F, line 8×8 pan with parchment, mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients until smooth.
Bake brownies
Pour batter into pan and bake 25 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs, then cool completely.
Make cream cheese frosting
Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy, add powdered sugar and cream until spreadable.
Add strawberry crumble
Crush biscuits, mix with melted butter and jam, sprinkle over frosted brownies and press gently.

Tips & Tricks

Cut strawberry cheesecake brownies showing three distinct layers - chocolate brownie base, white cream cheese frosting middle, and golden crumble topping — This is exactly what you’re going for when you make these! I love how you can see all three layers so perfectly – that rich brownie bottom, the smooth cream cheese frosting, and the sweet crumble topping. Trust me, getting clean cuts like this is all about chilling them first. My kids always try to sneak pieces while they’re still warm, but patience really pays off here!

Make sure your cream cheese and butter are truly at room temperature – I learned this the hard way when my frosting turned lumpy!
The FDA recommends refrigerating perishable foods containing dairy products within 2 hours and storing them at 40°F or below to prevent bacterial growth, which is why these brownies need to be refrigerated after adding the cream cheese layer.
Don’t skip cooling the brownies completely before frosting, or the cream cheese layer will melt.
Use a food processor to crush the biscuits evenly, or place them in a sealed bag and roll with a rolling pin.
Try different jam flavors like raspberry or mixed berry for variety – my kids love the blueberry version.
For cleaner cuts, chill the finished brownies for 30 minutes before slicing.

If you’re looking for more creative ways to use cream cheese in your baking, you’ll love my Jack-O’-Lantern Cheeseburger Hand Pies – they’re a fun savory twist that my kids absolutely go wild for!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add cream cheese to box brownies?

Yes! Make boxed brownies according to package directions, let cool, then add this cream cheese frosting and strawberry crumble on top.

What are the ingredients for cheesecake brownies?

The main ingredients include brownie base (flour, sugar, cocoa, eggs, butter), cream cheese frosting (cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla), and strawberry crumble topping.

Can you bake strawberries into brownies?

Yes, you can fold fresh diced strawberries into the brownie batter, but they’ll release moisture. I prefer using strawberry jam for consistent flavor and texture.

What goes with strawberry cheesecake?

These brownies pair perfectly with vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. They’re rich enough to stand alone too!

Variations & Add-Ins

Single strawberry cheesecake brownie square on fork showing chocolate base, cream cheese layer, and golden crumble topping with more brownies stacked behind — This is the money shot right here! I love how you can see every single layer on the fork – that’s when you know you nailed it. The first time I made these, my 12-year-old took one look and said “Mom, these look like something from a bakery!” Nothing makes me happier than creating something that looks fancy but is totally doable in a regular kitchen.

Swap strawberry jam for raspberry jam in both the brownie base and crumble for a more tart flavor.
Add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra richness.
Use graham crackers instead of oat biscuits for a more traditional cheesecake vibe.
Try a gluten-free version by substituting with your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and skip half the butter in the frosting.

Dietary Notes

Diet	Friendly?	Adjustments
Gluten-Free	No	Use gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free biscuits
Dairy-Free	No	Use vegan butter and dairy-free cream cheese alternative
Vegan	No	Replace eggs with flax eggs, use vegan butter and cream cheese
Keto	No	Too many carbs from flour and sugar
Nut-Free	Yes	Check biscuit ingredients for nuts

According to the USDA FoodData Central, cream cheese contains approximately 350 calories per 100 grams with 34g of fat and 6g of protein, making it a rich ingredient that creates the signature creamy layer in these brownies.

Storage, Freezing & Reheating

Fridge: Keep covered in refrigerator up to 5 days – the cream cheese frosting needs to stay cold.
Freezer: Wrap individual squares tightly and freeze up to 2 months, though the texture may change slightly.
Thawing: Thaw overnight in the fridge for best texture.
Serving: Serve chilled or at room temperature – both ways taste amazing.
Make-ahead tip: You can make the brownie base a day ahead, then add frosting and crumble the next day.

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These strawberry cheesecake brownies are definitely going on your favorites list! Save this recipe for your next potluck or when you want to treat your family to something special.

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