Chocolate Strawberry Brownies Recipe
Rich and fudgy chocolate strawberry brownies loaded with fresh strawberries and melty chocolate chunks, creating a perfectly indulgent dessert with a soft, gooey center.
Equipment
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter 115g
- 1 cup dark chocolate chopped (175g)
- ½ cup brown sugar 100g
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour 95g
- ½ cup cocoa powder 50g
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips 170g
- 5 –6 fresh strawberries thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate & Butter: Melt butter and chopped chocolate together over low heat or in the microwave, then let it cool slightly.
- Mix Sugars & Eggs: In a bowl, whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and slightly thick.
- Combine Chocolate Mixture: Add the cooled chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then mix gently until just combined.
- Fold Add-ins: Fold in chocolate chunks and sliced strawberries evenly into the batter.
- Transfer to Pan: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Top (Optional): Add extra strawberries and chocolate chunks on top for a bakery-style finish.
- Bake Brownies: Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are set and center remains slightly soft.
- Cool Brownies: Let brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing.
- Slice & Serve: Cut into squares and serve.
