Description
These chocolate covered strawberry brownies combine rich chocolate and sweet berries in a delightful dessert that brings pure joy to your taste buds. Baked with care and topped with fresh strawberries and chocolate drizzle, this treat delivers a perfect balance of flavors your friends and family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 12 oz fresh strawberries
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, allowing edges to hang over sides.
- Combine 1 cup flour, ¾ cup cocoa powder, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp baking powder in a medium bowl.
- Microwave ¾ cup butter in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth.
- Blend 1 ½ cups sugar into melted butter until thoroughly integrated.
- Incorporate 3 eggs into butter mixture one at a time, then mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until barely combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, smoothing surface with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted near center reveals a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely inside the pan at room temperature.
- Clean 12 oz strawberries and pat dry with paper towels.
- Slice strawberries in half lengthwise, creating neat uniform pieces.
- Position strawberry halves across brownie surface in a single, decorative layer.
- Microwave ¼ cup heavy cream for 30-45 seconds until steaming hot.
- Pour hot cream over 8 oz chocolate chips and let sit undisturbed for 2 minutes.
- Whisk chocolate and cream until reaching a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Drizzle chocolate mixture generously over strawberry-topped brownies.
- Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes to set chocolate coating.
- Slice into square portions and serve chilled for best flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for the smoothest, most even brownie texture.
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry before placing on brownies to prevent soggy spots.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate drizzle for an elevated flavor contrast that brings out the richness of the chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 297 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 99 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg