A Fruity Twist on the Fudgy Classic
Beautiful AND decadent, these strawberry brownies are a chocolatey, fruity dessert that you’re going to love. They’re fudgy, creamy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, and while they may look complicated, they’re actually very easy to make. This recipe uses my homemade brownies as a perfectly rich and sturdy chocolatey base. The bright strawberry topping (similar to my strawberry frosting) adds freshness and keeps them from being too rich, and the silky chocolate ganache topping adds elegance and, of course, a little more chocolate (is there ever enough?).
What you’ll love about these strawberry brownies:
They take just over an hour to make, which is just a little bit longer than regular brownies. You can add extra chocolate chips for some texture, or leave them out! Serve them at room temperature or cold–they’re delicious either way. They would make the perfect treat for your sweetheart, if you’re looking for an alternative to chocolate covered strawberries.
What You Need
I carefully selected these ingredients for maximum chocolate and strawberry flavor. Here are a few of the key players:
Freeze-dried strawberries. These pack all the flavor of fresh berries without any of the extra moisture (which could make the topping runny or curdled). They also create a stunning pink color that is much brighter than the pale color fresh strawberries would give. Buy them in bulk and use to make my strawberry cookies or frosting! Brown sugar. I like to use a combination of granulated and brown sugar for extra flavorful, fudgy brownies. Extra egg yolk. This encourages your strawberry brownies to be moist and tender. Make sure you set your eggs out beforehand so they’re at room temperature when you add them. Semisweet chocolate. A combination of semisweet chocolate chips and cocoa powder makes for super chocolatey brownies. When it’s time to make the ganache, we’ll switch things up and use a high quality semisweet baking bar instead.
SAM’S TIP: Test your brownies for doneness with the toothpick test! Insert a toothpick in the center of the brownies; they’re done if comes out clean, or preferably with few moist, fudgy crumbs. Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
How to Make Strawberry Brownies
Make the Brownie Layer
Make the Strawberry Topping
Assemble
SAM’S TIP: If you’re eager to eat your strawberry brownies, simply pop them in the fridge for a few minutes to let the ganache firm up before slicing. Love the clean cuts in my photos? Clean your knife with a paper towel in between each slice–it makes a huge difference 🙂 Enjoy! Let’s bake together! I’ll be walking you through all the steps in my written recipe and video below! If you try this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram, and you can also find me on YouTube and Facebook
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