Description
Celebrate the 4th of July with these Easy 4th of July Brownies, a delightful dessert that captures the spirit of summer with its red, white, and blue design. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these brownies are simple to make and require no baking expertise. The rich chocolate base topped with creamy frosting and fresh strawberries and blueberries makes for a visually stunning treat that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or attending a picnic, these brownies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownie mix (for a 9×13 inch pan)
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream or Cool Whip
- 6–7 fresh strawberries
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions and pour into a greased 15×11 inch jelly roll pan. Bake for 33–37 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Frost the cooled brownies with the cream cheese mixture, reserving some for decoration if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg