I'm Trying Something New for Thanksgiving! No Bake Cheesecake With a Brownie bottom (gluten free version)

No Bake Cheesecake With a Brownie bottom

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3 packages of 8 oz softened cream cheese

8 oz package ( 1 tub) of cool whip

Two teaspoons of Vanilla extract

1 cup of granulated sugar

One boxed brownie mix including two eggs and 1/2 cup melted butter according to directions on the box**

Follow directions to make the brownies on the box

Add Brownie mixture to a 9 inch spring form pan

Bake brownies as directed on box

**I am modifying my brownies to use Trader Joe’s gluten free mix

• ·        Soften cream cheese (or allow to come to room temperature) and add to the kitchen mixer
• ·        Add add the sugar
• ·        Mix well until very creamy
• ·        Add vanilla
• ·        Blend all ingredients for filling until very creamy
• ·        Gradually fold in 8 ounces (1 tub) of Cool Whip (cool whip is gluten free)
• ·        Add to springform pan over brownie crust- smoothing top
• ·        Place in fridge and allow to cool and set for 4-6 hours
• ·        Decorate with strawberries