While a good fudgy brownie is hard to beat, these Strawberry Frosted Brownies are a fun twist on the classic dessert.
Strawberry Frosted Brownies
Now that you know all the ins and outs of making a great batch of homemade brownies, I’ll show you how you can upgrade a simple pan of brownies into a fun dessert for any occasion.
Today we’re jazzing up a pan of brownies with some pretty Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting. With just a few ingredients and a few minute’s time, you can elevate your next pan of brownies too!
If you haven’t already done so, check out the first three posts in the brownie series about how to make the best brownies in the world from scratch, how to make homemade brownie mix, and how to make a quick and easy pan of brownies with just cocoa.
Some days a rich fudgy pan of good old brownies hits the spot. Other days or occasions call for an upgrade to our regular brownies.
Whether you like to make homemade from scratch brownies or if you have a favorite box mix, a great frosting recipe like this one works beautifully to create a dessert that is always a winner.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
This past weekend, I had a pan of our favorite Homemade Brownies sitting on the counter and some extra Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting in the fridge. One thing led to another and these strawberry frosted brownies were born.
With an added drizzling of fudge across the top to dress them up, I had a fancy-looking dessert ready in just a few minutes.
The fudge drizzle is optional. I just think it makes them look extra special! You can either drizzle the fudge on the brownies before you cut them or wait until you cut them and drizzle each individual brownie. I drizzled the brownies after I cut them.
Frosting Ingredients:
- finely chopped strawberries
- cream cheese
- butter
- powdered sugar
- OPTIONAL: red food coloring for a brighter pink color
Brownie Recipes
Want to elevate your next pan of brownies? Try one of the tips below!
- Add frosting in any flavor you love. For the recipe, I chose to use strawberry cream cheese frosting. However peanut butter frosting or coffee buttercream sound delicious too!
- Add any of your favorite mix ins. Stir chopped nuts, chocolate chunks, peanut butter cups or Oreos into the batter before baking.
- Make a brownie skillet cookie. Bake the brownie batter in a skillet, and top with ice cream, peanut butter and hot fudge while its still warm and dig in with a spoon.
- Swirl in some caramel or raspberry jam into the batter before your bake them. And then add some more on top when they come out.
- Add chocolate frosting and a generous amount of sprinkles. The visual appeal on this one will please any child or kid at heart.
If you are a fan of fruit and chocolate pairings, check out Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies from Broma Bakery or these Raspberry Oreo Brownies from Taming Twins too!
Rich, chewy fudge brownies filled with melting Andes mints and plenty of chocolate chips are brownie perfection.
Let me know if you make these brownies and what you think! Tag me #chocolatewithgrace on Instagram and be sure to follow me there. Also, if you have any ways you love to make your brownies special, let me know in the comments and be sure to check out some additional brownie recipe ideas at the bottom of the post.
Strawberry Frosted Brownies
Ingredients
For the brownies
For the strawberry cream cheese frosting
- 1/4 cup finely chopped strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 drops red food coloring OPTIONAL
For the Fudge Drizzle (optional)
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Make the brownies as directed in the recipe or on the box and let them cool.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the strawberries and 3 cups of powdered sugar and beat together slowly. Add enough of the remaining powdered sugar to form a spreadable consistency. Spread on cooled brownies.
- To make the fudge drizzle, add the melted butter, cocoa powder, corn syrup powdered sugar and milk or cream to a microwave safe bowl. Stir together and microwave for about 20 seconds. Stir again. Drizzle warm glaze over cooled brownie bites. Glaze will set when cooled.
Notes
Nutrition
{originally published 2/7/19 – recipe notes and photos updated 3/15/22}
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Julie Blanner says
These look delicious! Perfect for Valentine’s day.
Courtney says
Yum! These brownies are so easy and delicious!
Natasha says
Well don’t these look DIVINE!! This would be so fun to make with the kids as a special surprise for dad!
Steph says
These were amazing and so easy to make!!
Taylor says
These look DIVINE! Love the added strawberry flavor. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Lark says
Where is the nutrition information.
Mary says
It is there now Lark. Just note that the information list is just for the frosting. You will have to visit the brownie recipe to see the info on the brownie.