Description
These fudgy brownies are studded with fresh strawberries and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, creating the ultimate decadent treat. Perfect for any occasion, they’re simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (170g) good quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or 2 cups chocolate chips)
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (75g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (about 8 oz) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- For the Ganache:
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 4 oz (113g) good quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
- 2. Melt Butter & Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chopped chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- 3. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the cooled chocolate mixture with granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until glossy and well combined.
- 4. Combine Dry & Wet: In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in half of the chopped strawberries.
- 5. Bake Brownies: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake! Let cool completely.
- 6. Prepare Ganache: While brownies cool, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over finely chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
- 7. Assemble & Chill: Once brownies are completely cool, pour ganache over them, spreading evenly. Arrange remaining fresh strawberry halves on top. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until ganache is set.
- 8. Slice & Serve: Once chilled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper handles. Slice into squares with a hot, clean knife and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins