Easy Strawberry Brownies (Printable Version)
Fudgy chocolate squares infused with fresh strawberries for a delightful dessert twist.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Batter
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Strawberry Glaze
09 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
02 - In a small bowl, mash the diced strawberries with a fork until juicy but still retaining some chunky texture. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until thoroughly combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
04 - Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently using a spatula until just combined—take care not to overmix as this can affect the brownie texture.
05 - Fold the mashed strawberries into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
06 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to smooth the top into an even layer.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
08 - Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before removing or adding the glaze.
09 - Puree the remaining strawberries until smooth. Whisk together with the powdered sugar and lemon juice until you achieve a smooth, drizzleable consistency.
10 - Drizzle the glaze over the cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fresh strawberries keep these brownies incredibly moist without making them soggy, creating this perfect texture that is somewhere between fudge and cake
- They come together in one bowl with zero fancy equipment, which means I can whip them up on a random Tuesday evening when chocolate cravings hit
02 -
- I once tried doubling the strawberries thinking more would be better, and the brownies never quite set properly in the center
- The toothpick test is tricky here because you will hit juicy strawberry pieces, so look for moist chocolate crumbs, not raw batter
03 -
- White chocolate chips folded into the batter along with the strawberries create this amazing Neapolitan vibe everyone goes crazy for
- If you only have frozen strawberries, thaw them completely and drain off the excess liquid before mashing to prevent watery brownies