Description
Decadent chocolate covered strawberry brownies made with a rich, fudgy brownie base, a layer of sweet strawberry frosting, and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. A perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (63 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Beat until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread strawberry frosting evenly over cooled brownies and place in the refrigerator to chill.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the chilled frosted brownies and spread evenly. Chill until ganache is set, about 30 minutes.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for best flavor.
- Make sure brownies are completely cooled before adding frosting and ganache.
- Store brownies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for longer storage, up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
