Description
Indulgent Strawberry Chocolate Brownies promise a luxurious dance of rich cocoa and sweet berries in every bite. Chocolate lovers will find pure bliss in this sophisticated dessert that combines intense flavor with delicate fruit essence.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 200 g / 7 oz dark chocolate
- 150 g / 5.3 oz unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 180 g / 6.3 oz granulated sugar
Strawberry Components:
- 200 g / 7 oz fresh strawberries
- 30 ml / 2 tbsp strawberry puree
- 15 g / 0.5 oz strawberry jam
Dry Ingredients:
- 120 g / 4.2 oz all-purpose flour
- 30 g / 1 oz cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
- 50 g / 1.7 oz white chocolate chips
- 20 g / 0.7 oz dried strawberry pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes pale and slightly fluffy, creating a smooth texture.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, incorporating thoroughly without deflating the aeration.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then gradually fold into the chocolate batter, ensuring no dry streaks remain.
- Dice fresh strawberries into small, uniform pieces and fold half into the brownie batter, reserving the remaining for topping.
- Swirl strawberry puree and jam through the batter, creating marbled ribbons of fruity color.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula and distributing remaining strawberry pieces evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for a slightly firm center and minimal jiggle when gently shaken.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled brownies, then sprinkle with dried strawberry pieces.
- Lift brownies from pan using parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for richer, more intense flavor that enhances the overall brownie depth.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries to ensure maximum sweetness and vibrant color throughout the brownies, avoiding overly soft or mushy fruit.
- Adjust baking time carefully to maintain fudgy texture; slightly underbaking creates a luxurious, moist center that complements the fruity notes.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly version without compromising the decadent chocolate and strawberry combination.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg