Description
Luscious strawberry brownies merge rich chocolate with sweet, tangy berries in a delightful dessert. Silky layers promise pure indulgence, inviting you to savor each heavenly bite of this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage with slight overhang for easy removal.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, creating a smooth, pale mixture.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract and strawberry puree until fully integrated.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a smooth, consistent batter.
- Gently fold in chopped fresh strawberries and dark chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Swirl strawberry jam across the top of the batter, creating a marbled effect with a knife or toothpick.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and ensuring a smooth surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Use parchment paper edges to lift the brownies out, then slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies tender and prevent a tough, dense texture.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, ensuring a consistent and creamy mixture.
- Adjust strawberry puree thickness by straining to control moisture and prevent soggy brownies.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends for a celiac-friendly version without compromising rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg