Description
Decadent brownies topped with fresh strawberries and glossy chocolate ganache, creating a delightful contrast of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (85 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (about 150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan (line with parchment for easy removal).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until just melted. Stir in the sugar while slightly warm. Add the eggs and vanilla, whisking until well combined and glossy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined — avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs (not raw batter) for fudgy brownies.
- While the brownies bake, make the ganache: heat the heavy cream until just below boiling (small bubbles appear at the edges), then pour it over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2–3 minutes, then gently stir until smooth and glossy.
- Allow the brownies to cool on a wire rack until just warm to the touch. Arrange the sliced strawberries over the top in a single layer. Drizzle the ganache evenly over the strawberries and brownies.
- Let the tray set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate briefly (10–15 minutes) until the ganache firms up. Slice into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
These brownies are a rich dessert with a higher calorie and fat profile due to butter, chocolate, and cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg