Easy 4th of July Brownies
Make a splash at your next gathering with these Easy 4th of July Brownies! Bursting with festive flair, this dessert combines the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with a colorful topping of cream cheese frosting and vibrant fresh berries. Perfect for summer celebrations, picnics, or family gatherings, these brownies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly simple to prepare. No baking expertise is required—just follow the easy steps to create a delightful treat that will have everyone talking. With their patriotic red, white, and blue theme, these brownies are sure to be the star of your dessert table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownie mix (or homemade brownie recipe yielding enough for a 9×13 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 your oven to 325ºF and prepare your brownie batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased jelly roll pan and bake for 33-37 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Frost the cooled brownies with the cream cheese mixture and decorate with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (65g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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