Description
A rich dark chocolate brownie crust layered with tangy cream cheese frosting and vibrant fresh fruits. This chilled dessert balances bitterness, sweetness, and acidity in every bite.
Ingredients
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup (1 stick) butter
2 tbsp milk
2 large eggs
8 oz cold cream cheese
½ cup powdered sugar
1 large blueberry
1 large kiwi
1 large strawberry
Instructions
Preheat oven at 350°F, line 12-inch crust pan with parchment
Whisk flour, cocoa, and 1 tsp baking powder
Add sugar, solidified butter, and 2 tbsp warm milk
Beat 2 eggs into the dry components until homogeneous
Sprinkle extra cocoa over the dough
Cool crust 10 minutes, level top with offset knife
Blend 8 oz cream cheese and ½ cup powdered sugar
Chill mixture 15 minutes, then spread onto crust
Top immediately with blueberries, kiwi, and strawberries
Notes
Chill crust 10 minutes pre-frosting
Use silicon spatula for even frosting
Alternate fruit shapes: cone-shaped berries work best
Pre-cut brownie in fridge to maintain cold surface
Use gluten-free flour blend if needed
Substitute coconut sugar for regular sugar
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg