Decadent Strawberry Brownies Recipe

Decadent Strawberry Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with fresh, sweet strawberries for the ultimate dessert. Perfect for Valentine's Day, summer gatherings, or anytime you crave a special treat.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 38

Cooling: 1

Total Time: 2 3

Servings: Brownies

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking pan Lined with parchment paper
1 Microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate
2-3 Mixing bowls Various sizes
1 Electric mixer Hand or stand mixer
1 Saucepan For cooking strawberries
1 Rubber spatula For mixing
1 Wire cooling rack To cool brownies

Ingredients

Brownie Base

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips High-quality recommended
1 cup unsalted butter Melted
4 large eggs room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder Unsweetened
½ teaspoon salt

Strawberry Layer

2 cups fresh strawberries finely chopped
¼ cup granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Drizzle

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Brownie Base

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 9x13 pan with parchment.
Melt chocolate chips and butter in 30-second microwave intervals.
Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until combined.
Mix in melted chocolate mixture.
Fold in sifted flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

Strawberry Layer

Cook strawberries and sugar until thickened (10-15 minutes).
Cool completely.
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Fold in cooled strawberry mixture.

Assembly and Baking

Pour brownie batter in pan.
Add strawberry mixture in dollops.
Swirl with knife.
Bake 35-40 minutes.
Cool completely.
Drizzle with melted chocolate mixture.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients
Don't overmix batter
Test doneness with toothpick
Cool completely before cutting

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