Description
Velvety chocolate brownies layered with fresh strawberries and enrobed in glossy chocolate ganache. A rich, multi-textured dessert that balances fudgy depth with bright fruit and silken chocolate.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
8 oz ripe strawberries, washed and halved
8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper
In bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt
Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; stir until smooth
Pour batter into prepared dish and bake 20-22 minutes
Let cool completely
Top brownies evenly with strawberry halves
In saucepan, heat cream and chopped chocolate over low heat until smooth
Pour warm ganache over strawberries and refrigerate 15-20 minutes until set
Cut into 24 squares
Notes
Use ripe but firm strawberries for best results
For ganache, stir chocolate mixture until silky
Can store in airtight container up to 3 days
Substitute milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg