Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these Easy 4th of July Brownies, the ultimate festive dessert that combines delicious flavor with vibrant colors. These brownies are a delightful treat for summer gatherings, BBQs, or family celebrations. Topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting and adorned with fresh strawberries and blueberries, they create a stunning red, white, and blue presentation that will impress your guests. Best of all, this recipe is straightforward enough for beginners to master, making it perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of patriotism to their dessert table. Enjoy these crowd-pleasers that yield 20 generous servings!
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownie mix (for a 9×13 pan)
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6–7 fresh strawberries
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325ºF. Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and pour it into a greased baking pan. Bake for 33-37 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing 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 into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and top with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg