A simple and delicious chewy brownie crust topped with sweetened cream cheese, fresh strawberries and a pretty chocolate drizzle
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Cooling Time1 hourhr
Servings: 8
Author: SimplyHealthyCookingwithPam
Ingredients
1box of Ghirardelli Brownie Mix (or other preferred mix) plus the ingredients required for the mix
Parchment Paper
1Large Round 15” pizza stone or a round pizza pan
8ouncesCream Cheese softened
¼cuppowdered sugar
fresh strawberries (approximately 2 cups)sliced or chopped (or use a combination of fruit)
Splash of strawberry/fig or regular balsamic vinegar (2-3 tsp.)optional
Melted Semi-Sweet Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Prepare the brownie mix as per the instructions on the box. Cut the parchment paper to the shape of the pizza stone. Line the stone with the cut paper. Spread the brownie mixture on the parchment paper within 1” of the edges. It is important to use the parchment paper because it will help prevent the brownie mixture from seeping over the stone while in the oven cooking. Bake brownies (at temperature recommended on box) until center comes out clean on a toothpick about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.
Flip the brownie crust over onto cooling stone or cutting board so that parchment paper is on top. Carefully remove parchment paper. Place serving platter on top of brownie crust and invert onto platter. Cut pizza into heart shape, if desired.
Toss sliced or chopped strawberries with balsamic vinegar in a shallow bowl and let marinate, tossing occasionally, while you proceed with recipe.
Mix the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar well and spread on the brownie pizza base within 1” of the edge. Arrange strawberries (or mixed fruit) decoratively on top crust and then drizzle with melted chocolate. Enjoy!