Fudgy Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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4.9

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    482 kcal

  • Course

    Baked Goods

  • Cuisine

    American

Fudgy Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These EASY, decadent brownies are topped with a pudding-infused cream cheese frosting and chocolate sauce RIPPLES!!

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Ingredients

Servings

Brownies

  • brownie mix plus water, oil, and eggs called for on the box, one 18-ounce box or double just the brownie portion of this recipe
  • ½ cup chocolate chips mini, semi-sweet

Frosting & Topping

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened, brick-style
  • 1 ½ cups milk must be real milk and not almond, soy, etc. or pudding will not set up, divided, cold, 2% fat
  • white chocolate instant pudding mix vanilla or cheesecake, one 3.3-ounce box
  • whipped topping thawed (I used fat free, one 8-ounce container
  • chocolate sauce such as Hershey's, about 1/4 cup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9x13-inch pan with foil for easier cleanup and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. Make brownies as directed (if there is a choice, use the 'fudgy' brownie directions), adding the water, oil, and eggs.
  3. After the batter is mixed up, add the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  4. Turn batter out into prepared pan and bake for about 20 to 22 minutes, or until brownies are done; I prefer to err on the side of slightly underdone. Allow brownies to cool completely in pan.
  5. After brownies have cooled, to a large bowl, add the cream cheese and beat with a handheld electric mixer until smooth.
  6. Add 1/2 cup milk, pudding mix, and beat on low speed until smooth and combined.
  7. Add the remaining milk and beat until combined and starting to thicken, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  8. Add the whipped topping and beat until combined. Turn the mixture out over the brownies, smoothing it lightly with a spatula.
  9. Cover pan and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better) to set up.
  10. Evenly drizzle the chocolate syrup over the top in a random pattern. Using a table knife, pull it through the chocolate sauce to create a ripple effect before serving.

Notes

  • Brownies will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Adapted from Betty Crocker.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g (71%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 276mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 276mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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