Description
These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies are a decadent twist on classic brownies, featuring a rich cocoa base topped with fresh sliced strawberries and a glossy chocolate drizzle. Perfect for a special dessert that combines fudgy texture with fruity freshness and an extra touch of chocolate elegance.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or butter) for the chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder, then fold them into the wet ingredients until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Spread batter: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased or lined baking pan, spreading it out to create a uniform layer for even baking.
- Bake the brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Remove from oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Add strawberry topping: Arrange the fresh sliced strawberries on top of the brownies in a decorative pattern while they are still warm but not hot to avoid bruising the fruit.
- Melt chocolate drizzle: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth, glossy, and fully combined.
- Drizzle chocolate over strawberries: Using a spoon or piping method, drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the strawberries in a zig-zag or desired pattern for an elegant finish.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely to room temperature to set the chocolate drizzle before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and appearance.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy brownie removal and cleaner edges.
- Be careful not to overbake to keep the brownies fudgy and moist.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with dark or milk chocolate chunks depending on preference.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
