Here’s a delicious, easy recipe for Strawberry Brownies — rich, fudgy chocolate with a bright strawberry twist.
🍓 Ingredients (Makes 12 brownies)
For the Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Strawberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (or thawed frozen)
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on strawberry sweetness)
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- 350°F (175°C)
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2️⃣ Make Brownie Batter
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix gently until combined — don’t overmix.
3️⃣ Prepare Strawberry Puree
- Blend strawberries until smooth.
- Stir in sugar if needed.
4️⃣ Assemble
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree on top.
- Swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
5️⃣ Bake
- 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the chocolate part comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Avoid overbaking for fudgy brownies.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Let cool completely for easier slicing.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or add fresh strawberry slices on top.
🍫 Tips for Best Results
- Fudgy texture: Use less flour and don’t overmix.
- Strawberry flavor boost: Add a few freeze-dried strawberry pieces to the batter.
- Chocolate lovers: Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips for extra gooeyness.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
If you want, I can also make a “one-bowl strawberry brownie” recipe that’s super fast and messy-free — perfect if you want to whip it up in 20 minutes.
Do you want me to do that?
