Description
Looking for a show-stopping dessert to celebrate the 4th of July? These Easy 4th of July Brownies are your perfect solution! With their vibrant red, white, and blue presentation, they are both festive and delicious. Made with rich chocolate brownies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and adorned with fresh strawberries and blueberries, these brownies will impress your guests without overwhelming you in the kitchen. They’re simple enough for any baker to master, making them a great choice for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings. Plus, this recipe yields 20 servings—ideal for feeding a crowd at your holiday celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownie mix (enough for a 9×13 pan)
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream or 2 cups Cool Whip
- Fresh strawberries and blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ºF. Prepare brownie mix as directed and pour into a greased jelly roll pan. Bake for 33-37 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies and top with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg