Brownie Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Looking for a yummy brownie recipe? Layers of fudgy chocolate brownie with a creamy center, topped with fresh, ripe berries, make this easy Brownie Strawberry Shortcake a winning dessert combination!

Even if you're not an expert baker or cake-decorating master, you can still have a gorgeous dessert at your next gathering! Brownie Strawberry Shortcake is one of the easiest recipes and makes a stunning presentation so that everyone will be amazed by your skills!

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• Why you Need to Try This  Strawberry Brownie Dessert!
• Step-By-Step Directions
• Baking Tips
• Can You Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?
• More Dessert Recipes
• Printable Recipe

Why you Need to Try This  Strawberry Brownie Dessert!

We're all about Healthy Food Recipes, but when you’re celebrating, baking a cake is definitely in order! We know this Brownie Shortcake satisfies and delights everyone!

Given the red, white, the blue theme of the berries and frosting, you could serve this brownie dessert for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or all summer long for a festive celebratory Strawberry Chocolate Dessert!

Brownies with strawberries on top for the win!

Easy Strawberry Shortcake In a Jar, lip-smacking Blueberry Cobbler, and this amazing Blueberry Tart are also favorite summer dessert recipes!

Step-By-Step Directions

Step 1 - Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and grease and flour a 9-inch round pan. 

Step 2 - Make Brownie Batter

Prepare brownie mix as directed on the package and stir in ½ cup sour cream. Pour into a greased pan.

Tip: low-fat or regular sour cream is fine to use. 

Step 3 - Bake

Then, bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool for 10 minutes and then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 4 - Make Filling & Topping and Then Frost

Now, mix the remaining sour cream, Cool Whip, sugar, and vanilla until blended. Cut the brownie horizontally in half. Place the bottom layer on the plate and frost with half the sour cream mixture. Finally, place the next layer and top with the remaining sour cream mixture and fruit.

Baking Tips

With this recipe, you have options.

• You can use your favorite boxed brownie mix or make one from scratch. These Dark Chocolate Brownies would do the trick (seriously, amazing in this recipe or just by themselves), but you’d probably need to double the recipe to have enough to cut in half and fill with frosting.
• This recipe is best if the brownies are a bit fudgy, so if your boxed brownie mix calls for two eggs, use one. Also, do not overbake! That's how you get your fudgy layers.
• Making the brownies in a round pan gives the shortcake a shape that You can easily cut in half once it's cooled and then layered with the sour cream frosting.
• Make sure you fully cool the brownie before you cut it in half. Oh, and it's even easier to frost if you place the brownie cake in the fridge for an hour or so.
• All types of berries work for the recipe, but you can also try kiwi or tangerines for a different twist.

Can You Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?

Yes, you make this several hours ahead of time and then serve it when ready. 

Alternatively, you can also make the brownies a day or two in advance and then make your filling mixture and assemble it the day you want to serve it. 

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This post was originally posted in July 2017. We updated it with enhanced instructions on May 27, 2020.