Description
Indulgent chocolate-covered strawberry brownies blend rich chocolate with sweet, juicy berries for a dessert that dazzles taste buds. Creamy brownie layers meet fresh strawberry essence, creating a luxurious treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping and Coating Ingredients:
- Fresh strawberries
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper, then preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, melt butter and blend thoroughly with granulated sugar until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring completely after each addition, and mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt, whisking to eliminate any lumps.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring just until ingredients are integrated and no flour streaks remain.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature, approximately 1-2 hours.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until completely smooth.
- Carefully dip fresh strawberries into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place on parchment paper to set.
- Once brownies are cooled and chocolate-covered strawberries are firm, slice brownies into squares.
- Garnish each brownie square with a chocolate-dipped strawberry before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother mixing and better incorporation with sugar.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips for richer, more intense flavor profile.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients to maintain brownie’s fudgy texture and prevent overmixing.
- Select ripe, firm strawberries with bright red color for best chocolate coating and visual appeal.
- Customize brownies by adding chopped nuts or sea salt on top for extra crunch and complexity.
- Store brownies in airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days to maintain moisture and freshness.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour.
- Control chocolate coating thickness by using different dipping techniques or drizzling methods.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg