STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES 1/2 cup butter 3 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup flour 14 tbsp. strawberry cream cheese frosting (or your favorite) To make brownies Preheat oven to 325 Line a large sheet pan, I used 15x10, with parchment paper In a large saucepan melt butter and chocolate together over medium heat Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until combined Add in eggs, one at a time, whisking until smooth Add in vanilla & salt Sift flour over chocolate mixture and stir to gently combine Pour into prepared pan Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until brownies are set and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean Let brownies cool completely To make sandwiches Using your favorite cookie cutter cut out 28 hearts (or whatever shape your prefer) Spread one side of a heart with 1 tbsp. frosting (I used my strawberry cream cheese frosting) and then place another heart on top VOILA... you have made an adorable brownie sandwich STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 3 cups powder sugar 3/4 cup strawberries , chopped finely In the bowl a stand mixer cream together cream cheese and butter until just smooth Slowly add in powder sugar until smooth Mix in strawberries until well combined Use immediately or store in refrigerator until ready to use