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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies

Decadent fudgy brownies topped with fresh sliced strawberries and a rich, glossy chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder high-quality, sifted
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
Strawberry Layer
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries washed, completely dried, and sliced
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar for one minute. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips if using.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
  5. Once the brownie base is cool, arrange the completely dried, sliced strawberries in an even layer over the top.
  6. Place 1 cup chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan just until simmering, then pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 3-4 minutes, then gently whisk until smooth and glossy.
  7. Pour the warm ganache over the strawberry layer, spreading it to the edges to seal in the fruit. Drizzle with extra chocolate if desired.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the ganache is completely set before lifting out of the pan and slicing into squares.

Notes

Ensure strawberries are completely dry before placing them on the brownies, otherwise the water will ruin the ganache layer. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.