Description

Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Crunch Brownies that combine rich, fudgy brownie base with a crunchy, sweet topping of freeze-dried strawberries and golden Oreos, topped with melting white chocolate chips for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownie Batter

1 box (18.5 oz) brownie mix (or homemade brownie batter)
2 large eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup water

Strawberry Crunch Topping

½ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
1 cup crushed golden Oreos
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Topping Garnish

¼ cup white chocolate chips

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the brownies.
Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Make Brownie Batter: In a mixing bowl, prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions by mixing the eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth and well combined.
Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased or lined pan and spread it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
Prepare Crunch Topping: In another bowl, combine the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed golden Oreos, and melted unsalted butter. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and well mixed, creating the crunchy topping.
Add Topping: Sprinkle the strawberry crunch mixture evenly over the brownie batter layer in the baking pan.
Bake Brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean but the brownies remain moist.
Add White Chocolate Chips: In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly over the top to allow them to slightly melt and enhance flavor and texture.
Cool: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan to set properly before slicing.
Serve: Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares. Serve and enjoy this deliciously crunchy and fruity dessert treat!

Notes

Freeze-dried strawberries add intense flavor without adding moisture, keeping the topping crisp.
Using golden Oreos complements the sweet strawberry flavor with a buttery crunch.
Make sure not to overbake the brownies to keep them moist and fudgy.
You can substitute white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips if preferred.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free brownie mix and gluten-free cookies for the topping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American