Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies, a perfect blend of fudgy chocolate and sweet strawberry flavor. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until just combined.
- In a saucepan, combine strawberry puree, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan. Dollop strawberry puree over batter, then swirl it in.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Prepare chocolate ganache: Heat heavy cream until it simmers. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting with chocolate ganache.
- Top with fresh strawberry halves. Drizzle additional melted chocolate, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Brownies, Valentine's Day, easy, dessert