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    Home » Recipes » Cookies, Brownies & Bars

    Strawberry Brownies

    Published: Oct 20, 2022 · Modified: May 31, 2025 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies are thick and fudgy with a gooey, chewy texture and bursting with strawberry flavor. Made from cake mix with white chocolate chips and a creamy cheesecake layer, they’re an easy, pretty dessert strawberry lovers will go crazy for. Be sure to try Oreo Red Velvet Cake Mix Brownies and Lemon Brownies next! 

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Featured Review

    They came out perfect! Made them on Memorial Day and they were a big hit! Will definitely make again..also pretty easy to make! Thanks for sharing this recipe! - C

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    • 🍓Ingredients
    • 🥣How to Make Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies 
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    • ❓Recipe FAQs
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    I love transforming a simple box of cake mix into something else altogether, like this strawberry brownies recipe.

    The texture of the brownies is chewy and gooey and similar to fudgy chocolate brownies, but bursting with sweet strawberry flavor and studded with crunchy white chocolate chips.

    And they’re thick. Like, seriously thick. Because there are three irresistible layers: rich strawberry brownie batter, luscious cream cheese filling, and more strawberry brownie on top for over-the-top deliciousness. 

    ❤️You're Going to Love These

    • Ultra-thick, moist, fudgy strawberry brownies. More like a brownie than a cake bar.
    • Strawberries and cream cheese is a classic, crowd-pleasing flavor combo everyone loves. 
    • An easy boxed cake mix recipe with simple ingredients that looks like you spent more time than you did. 
    • Fun, festive pink brownies for Valentine’s Day, Mother's Day, baby showers, birthday parties, and pink ribbon events.
    • Creamy white chocolate chips add crunchy texture and rich flavor.   

    🍓Ingredients

    Please check the recipe card for the full list of ingredients.

    Strawberry Brownies ingredients.
    • Strawberry cake mix. This strawberry brownie recipe starts with one 15.25 ounce box of strawberry cake mix. Don’t follow any of the directions on the back of the box. 
    • Vegetable oil. Oil instead of butter is the secret to moist, fudgy brownies. Use a neutral flavored oil like canola oil. 
    • 2 large eggs, divided. You’ll use one whole egg and one yolk in the strawberry brownie mix and 1 egg white in the cream cheese mixture. 
    • Pure vanilla extract. Flavor extracts, like vanilla, give a box of cake mix homespun flavor.  
    • White chocolate chips. White chocolate chips add crunch to the gooey strawberry brownie layer.  Sub in chopped chocolate or semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, if you like. 
    • Cream cheese. Soften one 8-ounce brick of cream cheese to room temperature so it’s easy to mix together with the rest of the cream cheese filling ingredients. 

    🥣How to Make Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies 

    Strawberry Brownie batter with white chocolate chips in a white bowl.

    Step 1: In a large bowl, mix strawberry cake mix, oil, 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium to medium-high speed until a thick dough forms. 

    Stir in the white chocolate chips 

    cream cheese filling in a clear bowl.

    Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, one egg white, and vanilla until smooth.

    strawberry brownie batter pressed into a pan.

    Step 3: Pat ½ of the strawberry brownie mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 square baking pan lined with parchment paper. 

    cream cheese dolloped over strawberry brownie batter in a pan.

    Step 4: Dollop the cream cheese over the strawberry cake layer.

    pan of unbaked strawberry brownies.

    Step 5: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining strawberry brownie mixture between the cream cheese blobs. Make sure the bottom layer is fully covered with dollops of cream cheese and strawberry brownie batter. They will bake together.

    baked Strawberry Brownies on parchment paper.

    Step 6: Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 28-32 minutes or until the center of the brownies is set and a toothpick inserted about 2 inches from the edge comes out mostly clean

    Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least an hour to cool completely. 

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    ✅Top Tips

    • Use room temperature cream cheese so it mixes easily and smoothly. 
      Don’t overbake! They’ll look soft in the center but will set as they cool.
    • Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup, and to make cutting them into bars easier. 
    • Chill before slicing for the cleanest cuts.

    ❓Recipe FAQs

    Do you need to refrigerate strawberry cheesecake brownies?

    It’s best to store strawberry cheesecake brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. For the softest, gooeyest texture, bring to room temperature before serving. 

    Can I freeze cake mix strawberry cheesecake brownies?

    Yes. Wrap cooled brownies in a single layer with plastic wrap and again with a double layer of aluminum foil or place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator.

    How do you cut strawberry cheesecake swirl brownies cleanly?

    My favorite tricks for cutting gooey strawberry brownies into clean squares are to bake them in a parchment-lined baking pan, so you can lift out the entire slab. They're much easier to cut that way. Next, chill them in the fridge for a few hours until they are very cold. Then, use a warm knife and wipe it clean between cuts.

    How do I know when strawberry brownies are done?

    Bake until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted about 2 inches from the edge comes out mostly clean.

    Should strawberry brownies be gooey?

    Yes! These are meant to be fudgy and gooey, like a rich chocolate brownie, just pink and fruity instead.

    two Strawberry Brownies ona white plate in front of a platter of strawberry brownies.

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    Strawberry Brownies

    Cara Lanz
    Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies are gooey strawberry cake mix bars studded with white chocolate chips and layered with luscious cream cheese. Super easy recipe and insanely delicious. Perfect dessert for special occasions or a sweet treat anytime. 
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 242 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Strawberry Brownies

    • 1 box strawberry cake mix
    • ½ cup oil
    • 1 egg
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ cup white chocolate chips

    Cream Cheese Filling

    • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 egg white
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, mix strawberry cake mix, oil, 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk, and vanilla extract with on medium to medium high speed until a thick dough forms.
      Stir in the white chocolate chips, or use your hands to mix them in. They don’t really want to stick to the dough, so do the best you can.
    • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, one egg white, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
    • Pat ½ of the strawberry brownie mixture into the bottom of the pan.
      Dollop the cream cheese over the strawberry layer. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining strawberry brownie mixture between the cream cheese blobs, covering the entire bottom layer.
    • Bake for 28-32 minutes or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out mostly clean. For a gooey, fudgy texture, the internal temperature should be around 180. Be careful not to overbake, or they will be dry and hard.
      Cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least an hour to cool completely.

    Notes

    • Store cooled brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.  
    • Freeze strawberry cheesecake brownies wrapped in plastic wrap and again in foil for up to 3 months.
    • To quickly soften cream cheese, remove from wrapper, cut into cubes, and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until it is soft and still holds a fingerprint when pressed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 294mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Heidi says

      February 16, 2025 at 2:31 pm

      Could I do the recipe without the chocolate chips? Or would it alter the end result too much?

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      • Cara Lanz says

        February 17, 2025 at 11:08 am

        Yes, you can leave out the chocolate chips. Enjoy! Cara

        Reply
    2. Dena says

      February 13, 2025 at 1:41 am

      I tripled the recipe. It didn’t look like it was going to make a lot, I used a large rectangular Pyrex baking dish, it’s currently still baking and let me tell you, it RISES! Idk if it’s just the cake mix I am using or what but this thing is thick! Hopefully it comes out as good as those photos!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        February 13, 2025 at 12:15 pm

        Yes, these are tall, thick bars! Fingers crossed for your triple-batch plan, let me know how they turn out. Cara

        Reply
    3. Celina says

      June 17, 2024 at 4:47 pm

      Just made this and I was so shocked and happy! It turned out so good, not to rich just enough sweet!!

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        June 17, 2024 at 6:32 pm

        Hi, Celina! I'm so happy you enjoyed it, thank you for the nice note :). Cara

        Reply
    4. Noreen says

      May 27, 2024 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      I realized that I didn’t have enough cream cheese as I was getting ready to mix this up. I subbed thick Greek yogurt for half of the cream cheese and added an extra egg white. I also added 1/8 tsp lemon zest and 1/8 tsp orange zest to the cream cheese mixture (like I would do for cheesecake) I added the extra yolk to my cake mix so I didn’t waste it. (They get “lost” in my fridge) They needed a few extra minutes in the oven, but we’re a hit for a Memorial Day holiday treat. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        May 28, 2024 at 11:21 pm

        Wow, way to make it work! The orange and lemon zest sound delish :). Thank you for your note, I'm so glad they were a hit. Cara

        Reply
    5. Cheryl says

      May 18, 2024 at 2:39 am

      5 stars
      Just took these out of the oven, but couldn’t wait for them to cool!! So yummy and sweet!! I’m going to make these for the next potluck!! Thank you!

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      • Cara Lanz says

        May 18, 2024 at 11:04 am

        Hi, Cheryl! I'm so glad you enjoyed them, thank you for your nice note :). Cara

        Reply
    6. Char says

      May 07, 2024 at 4:31 am

      Im getting ready to try this recipe - so I'll keep you posted - Got my Fingers Crossed

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        May 07, 2024 at 9:44 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    7. Robin says

      February 02, 2024 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      Followed recipe exactly.. and they turned out perfectly. Thanks for the amazing, and super easy go to treat.
      I’m going to try this with other cake flavors 😁

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        February 02, 2024 at 6:26 pm

        Yay! So happy you enjoyed them! Have fun experimenting with other flavors :). Cara

        Reply
    8. Kaille says

      January 30, 2024 at 10:21 pm

      Hi there Cara! I just made these and followed the recipe but the dough was drier than yours looks. They came out looking more like a crumble. I'm sure they will taste great, but they don't look nearly as nice as yours. Do you think the cake mix brand makes a difference? I used Duncan Hines. Do you think I should try two eggs instead of one egg and one yolk? Thanks so much for your thoughts!

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      • Cara Lanz says

        January 31, 2024 at 12:25 pm

        Hi! Gosh, what a bummer. I suppose the brand of cake mix could be the culprit, but I've never noticed much difference between the major national brands. Egg whites can actually be drying, so I'd be more inclined to try a little milk until the batter comes together. I hope this helps, let me know! Cara

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    9. Susi says

      July 23, 2023 at 9:00 pm

      I made this exactly as directed and the cream cheese later is runny and did not dollop so I poured it over the bottom of the brownies and put the rest of the brownie mix in sections over the top. So far, after cooking an additional 10 minutes, the brownies are done and the cream cheese mixture is still thin. Disappointing…

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        July 23, 2023 at 10:45 pm

        Hi, Susi, I'm disappointed, too! I've not heard of this happening before. I'm curious what brand of cream cheese you used and if it came in a tub or in a brick? Some brands have more water in them, and brick cream cheese is firmer than the kind in a tub. Or is it possible it was overmixed? That can also make it runny. I've always had good luck making this recipe with a brick of Philadelphia cream cheese. I hope that helps! Cara

        Reply
    10. Jasmine says

      July 05, 2023 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      This was really easy to make! My boyfriend and I were looking for something for a sweet tooth and this definitely caught our eye. Super yummy and very sweet pairs well with an ice cold glass of milk! Lol.

      Reply
      • Cara Lanz says

        July 05, 2023 at 8:33 pm

        Hi, Jasmine, thank you for your review, I'm so glad you and your boyfriend enjoyed them!

        Reply
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