Strawberry Brownies with Vanilla Glaze
These Strawberry Brownies with Vanilla Glaze combine sweet strawberry flavors with a creamy vanilla glaze, making for a delightful treat that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 15.25 oz Strawberry Cake Mix Base flavor
- 2 large eggs Binding agent
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted Adds moisture
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
- 2 Tbsp strawberry preserves Adds fruity sweetness
- 1 Tbsp cream cheese, softened For creaminess
- 1 Tbsp milk For glaze consistency
- 0.125 tsp salt Balances flavors
- 2 Tbsp Freeze dried strawberries, chopped For texture and flavor
Vanilla Glaze Ingredients
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar Sweetens glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the instructions and prepare your baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, large eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract, and whisk until well incorporated.
- Stir in the strawberry preserves until evenly distributed throughout the brownie batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake the brownies for the time specified in the instructions, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting.
Glazing
- Prepare the vanilla glaze by mixing softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Once the brownies are cool, drizzle the glaze over them and sprinkle with chopped freeze-dried strawberries.
- Allow the glaze to set slightly before slicing the brownies into squares.
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender texture. For an extra touch, let the brownies sit overnight for deeper flavors.