Description
Delicious chocolate brownies topped with fresh strawberries and creamy ganache, perfect for celebrations and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Line the pan with parchment for easy lifting.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing until just combined and thick.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan to level the batter and release air bubbles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before adding ganache.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until just boiling, pour over chopped chocolate, and let sit. Stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over cooled brownies and top with fresh strawberry slices. Allow to set before cutting into squares.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or as preferred.
Notes
Use real butter for best flavor. Fresh strawberries should be ripe and not overly juicy. Store in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg