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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.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Cooling 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 3 minutes
Servings: 16 Brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

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

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

Method
 

Brownie Base
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 9x13 pan with parchment.
  2. Melt chocolate chips and butter in 30-second microwave intervals.
  3. Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Mix in melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Fold in sifted flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Strawberry Layer
  1. Cook strawberries and sugar until thickened (10-15 minutes).
  2. Cool completely.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  5. Fold in cooled strawberry mixture.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour brownie batter in pan.
  2. Add strawberry mixture in dollops.
  3. Swirl with knife.
  4. Bake 35-40 minutes.
  5. Cool completely.
  6. Drizzle with melted chocolate mixture.

Notes

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