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If you're in the mood for something chocolaty and fruity with a delicious twist, these Strawberries and Cream Brownies are the perfect treat for you. They're rich in flavor and not that difficult to make. We promise you, everyone will love them!
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Strawberries and Cream Brownies
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 1 hr 40 min
- Servings 15
- Ingredients 17
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 1/4 cups butter
- 2 boxes (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Original Brownie Mix
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure coffee extract
Strawberry Cream
- 1 envelope (1 oz) unflavored gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 cup strawberry-flavored candy melts or coating wafers
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 8 fresh strawberries, halved
Instructions
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Step1
Arrange a rack in the center of the oven. Heat the oven to 325°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides.
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Step2
In saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until light brown. Watch carefully as lightly brown specks begin to form at the bottom; butter should have a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
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Step3
In a large bowl, stir together brownie mixes, chocolate syrup pouches, milk, browned butter, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and coffee extract until well blended. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
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Step4
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean. Set aside and let it cool.
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Step5
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the gelatin and 1/4 cup of the heavy cream. In a separate bowl, place the candy melts and set aside.
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Step6
In a small heatproof bowl, microwave 3/4 cup heavy cream in 15 second increments until hot, about 50 seconds total. Pour the hot heavy cream over the candy melts, add the gelatin mixture, and let sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Then, stir until smooth.
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Step7
In a large bowl, add confectioner's sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup of the heavy cream; mix on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Step8
Whisk strawberry mixture until light and fluffy. Fold whipped cream into strawberry mixture until no white streaks remain. Spread over cooled brownie. Refrigerate until the strawberry cream is set, at least 30 minutes.
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Step9
In a large bowl, beat Whipped Cream ingredients together until stiff peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes. Spread whipped cream over the strawberry cream.
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Step10
Sprinkle freeze-dried strawberries on top of the whipped cream; add fresh strawberries. Enjoy!
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