Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these Easy 4th of July Brownies! This delightful dessert combines fudgy brownies topped with a creamy frosting and adorned with fresh strawberries and blueberries, creating a stunning red, white, and blue masterpiece that is sure to impress your guests. Perfectly simple to make, even novice bakers can whip them up in no time. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or attending a summer gathering, these brownies are the ideal sweet treat that everyone will enjoy. With their vibrant colors and rich flavors, they are a festive addition to any celebration.
Ingredients
- Brownie mix (for a 9×13 inch pan)
- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 packages)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (or 2 cups Cool Whip)
- 6–7 fresh strawberries (washed and dried)
- 1 pint fresh blueberries (washed and dried)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ºF. Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions and pour into a greased jelly roll pan (15×11 inches). Bake for 33-37 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Frost the cooled brownies and top with sliced strawberries and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating citrus zest or almond extract into the frosting. Chill frosted brownies for about an hour before serving for easier slicing.