Description
Chocolate strawberry brownies elevate dessert with rich, fudgy layers of indulgence. Delicate strawberry swirls and intense chocolate create a perfect harmony that delights taste buds and brings pure pleasure to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (170 grams) dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Flavoring and Preserves:
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) strawberry preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Touches:
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) dark chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing extra overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until smooth. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt together. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing.
- Delicately fold dark chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour half the brownie mixture into the prepared pan. Layer sliced strawberries across the batter, spread strawberry preserves evenly, then cover with remaining brownie mixture to completely seal the strawberry layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan placed on a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the surface.
- When chocolate drizzle has set, cut into square pieces and enjoy the rich, fruity chocolate indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are fresh and ripe for maximum flavor burst in every bite.
- Chop strawberries uniformly to create consistent texture throughout the brownie layers.
- Try white chocolate drizzle for a beautiful color contrast and extra sweetness.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg