Here’s a delicious and simple Strawberry Brownies recipe — rich, chocolatey, with a fruity twist 🍓🍫
🍓 Strawberry Brownies
🛒 Ingredients (makes 9–12 brownies)
For the brownies:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
For the strawberry swirl:
- ½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Strawberry Puree
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Mash slightly or blend into a smooth puree. Set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave.
- Stir in sugar, then eggs and vanilla.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree over the batter.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the strawberries into the batter for a marbled effect.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Extra strawberries: Top with fresh slices before serving.
- Cheesecake twist: Drop small dollops of cream cheese into the batter before swirling.
- Chocolate lovers: Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
If you want, I can also give a fudgy strawberry brownie recipe that stays soft and gooey like a dessert bar, which is a big hit for parties.
Do you want me to share that version?
