Neapolitan Brownies

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• 2

  Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 10 minutes. Place cookies in single layer 6 rows by 4 rows on baked brownie base.
• 3

  In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in mashed strawberries. Add 2 eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each, just until blended. Beat in vanilla, food color and flour. Spread cream cheese filling evenly over cookie layer.
• 4

  Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until set. Cool 30 minutes on cooling rack. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until cooled completely.
• 5

  Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.