Description
Sweet chocolate meets juicy strawberries in this fudgy strawberry brownies recipe, creating a delightful dessert that marries rich cocoa with fresh fruit essence. Creamy, indulgent layers promise a heavenly bite that will make taste buds dance with pure chocolate-strawberry bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (about 200g) fresh strawberries, chopped
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips (optional)
Dry Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage and light greasing. Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Create a smooth wet mixture by whisking melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until fully integrated. Incorporate eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Separately combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt using a whisk, ensuring no lumps remain in the dry ingredients.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the dense, fudgy texture.
- Delicately introduce chopped strawberries and chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout without breaking the fruit.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Cut into square portions and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Fold strawberries gently to prevent color bleeding and maintain distinct fruit chunks throughout the brownie batter.
- Choose fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness in the brownies.
- Replace some flour with ground almonds for added moisture and a subtle nutty undertone that complements the strawberry flavor.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to maintain the same rich, fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg