Strawberry Brownie Torte

• (21 1/2 ounce) package Pillsbury Fudge Brownie Mix1
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• oil1⁄2 cup
• egg↗1
• Filling
• (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened↗1
• milk↗1 1⁄2 cups
• (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix1
• strawberries, sliced (about 5 cups)↗2 pints
• chocolate syrup (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Line two 8 or 9 inch round cake pans with foil; grease. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50 strokes by hand. Divide batter evenly between lined, greased pans. Bake at 350 for 26-31 minutes. Cool. Freeze 1 hour or until firm.

2. 2

   In small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Beat in pudding mix. Refrigerate 5 minutes.

3. 3

   To assemble torte, remove brownie layers from pans; remove foil. Place one layer on serving plate; top with half of the filling and 2 cups of the berries. Place remaining layer, top side up, on strawberries. Top with remaining filling and strawberries.

4. 4

   Drizzle with chocolate syrup, if desired.

5. 5

   Chill several hours in refrigerator before serving. Store any remaining dessert in refrigerator.