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Heat oven to 350 degrees.
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Grease bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan OR a 12x8 inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, water, and eggs.
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Beat approx 50 strokes by hand.
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Stir in chocolate chunks.
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Spread batter in greased pan.
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Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.
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Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Stir in melted vanilla chips.
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Fold in 1/3 of whipped cream.
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Fold in remaining whipped cream.
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Reserve 1 cup mixture for piped edge.
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Spread remaining mixture over brownie.
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Using cake decorating bag with a star tip, pipe decorative border around edge of brownie, making sure border doesn't touch the edge of the pan.
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Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
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Meanwhile in food processor OR blender, process strawberries until smooth.
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Strain to remove seeds.
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In a small saucepan, combine 3 Tbsp sugar and cornstarch.
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Stir in strawberry puree.
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Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
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Cool to room temperature.
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About 1 hour before serving, arrange fresh strawberries over filling.
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Refrigerate until serving time.
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With a sharp knife, loosen dessert from sides of pan.
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Cut into wedges.
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Serve with a drizzle of strawberry sauce over each piece.
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Store in refrigerator.
