Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy chocolate brownies layered with fresh strawberries and topped with chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted for dipping
- Whole strawberries for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix Sugar and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until light and frothy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and eggs, stirring constantly until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Strawberries: Place the halved strawberries evenly over the prepared brownie batter in the baking dish.
- Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly over the strawberries. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, melt additional dark chocolate and dip whole strawberries halfway into the chocolate. Place them on top of the cooled brownies for decoration.
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: For best results, ensure the eggs and butter are at room temperature before starting.
- Chocolate Quality: Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Strawberry Layer: Feel free to add a layer of strawberry jam for extra sweetness.
- Baking Tip: Be cautious not to overbake; the brownies should be fudgy and moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg