Strawberry Brownies (Printable Version)
Fudgy chocolate base swirled with sweet strawberry puree for a decadent, fruity dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Swirl
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Brownie Batter
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
05 - 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until strawberries break down and mixture thickens. Mash or blend until smooth, then set aside to cool.
03 - Place butter and chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
04 - Whisk sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt into the melted chocolate mixture until glossy and thoroughly combined.
05 - Sift flour and cocoa powder into the batter. Fold gently until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
06 - Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of cooled strawberry puree over the surface. Use a skewer or knife to swirl gently for a marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let cool completely in the pan. Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The fudgy chocolate base paired with bright strawberry swirls creates this perfect balance of rich and fresh that nobody expects
- These look absolutely stunning coming out of the pan, like edible art that makes you look like you put in way more effort than you actually did
02 -
- The strawberry puree must cool completely before swirling because warm puree will sink straight through the batter and you will lose that gorgeous marbled effect
- Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking these brownies, since the fruit swirl adds moisture and you want that fudgy texture that makes people moan when they take a bite
03 -
- If your strawberry puree seems too thick, add a teaspoon of water to help it swirl more easily through the batter
- Room temperature eggs incorporate better and help create that gorgeous shiny top on the brownies