Description
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownies with a layer of fresh strawberries and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. These decadent bars are perfect for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or any special dessert occasion.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
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
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
For the ganache:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
- Arrange halved strawberries cut-side down in a single layer on top of the cooled brownies.
- To make ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour ganache over strawberries and spread gently to cover. Chill for 1–2 hours until set.
- Slice with a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts for neat edges.
Notes
Use white or dark chocolate for the ganache to vary flavor and color.
Add a sprinkle of sea salt over the ganache before chilling for a salted chocolate twist.
Substitute fresh raspberries or mixed berries for strawberries.
Top with toasted nuts or coconut flakes for extra texture.
Make mini versions using a muffin tin for bite-sized treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
