Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies that combine rich cocoa-infused brownies with a layer of sweet strawberry jam and a luscious chocolate topping. They are the perfect treat for any chocolate and fruit lover!
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 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
For the Strawberry Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix brownie batter: Whisk melted butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. Pour into pan and bake.
- Prepare strawberry layer: Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until jammy. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Melt chocolate topping: Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream, melt, and pour over the strawberry layer. Chill until set, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use boxed brownie mix as the base.
- You can use frozen strawberries—thaw and drain before use.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
