American Flag Brownies Recipe
These American flag 4th of July brownies are a super easy, creative and tasty way to celebrate your favorite patriotic holiday. Not only do they look stunning, they’re also totally delicious and a great simple dessert to make with the little ones.
Servings: 15 people
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix enough for a 9" x 13" recipe
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1/2 pint blueberries
- 1 quart strawberries sliced
Instructions
- Make brownies in a 9" x 13" baking dish according to package instructions, then cool completely and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and set aside.
- Add the room temperature cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat using the paddle attachment until fluffy before adding the powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix again until fluffy, then slowly fold in the whipped cream by hand until completely combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture onto the cooled brownies and spread it evenly over the top using a spatula or knife.
- Decorate to resemble a flag using fresh blueberries and strawberries, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing instructions: cover, and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. As long as there isn't any fruit on top, it can also be held frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg