Description
Passionate chocolate and strawberry lovers will swoon over these Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies, a dreamy dessert that marries rich cocoa with luscious berry goodness. Chocolate enthusiasts can indulge in this romantic treat that promises pure bliss with each decadent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (60 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Secondary Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Binding/Thickening Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, pale emulsion with a glossy sheen.
- Carefully sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder over the wet ingredients, gently folding with a spatula to create a uniform chocolate batter without overmixing.
- Transfer the luxurious chocolate mixture into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to distribute the batter evenly and ensure a smooth, level surface that promises consistent baking.
- Delicately slice fresh strawberries into thin, elegant slivers, arranging them artfully across the brownie batter’s surface to create a visually stunning and flavor-enhanced dessert.
- Slide the pan into a preheated oven, allowing the brownies to bake until the edges become slightly crisp and a toothpick inserted near the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan, allowing the texture to set and the strawberry essence to meld with the rich chocolate base.
- Once cooled, slice into precise squares, revealing the beautiful strawberry-studded interior and decadent chocolate layers.
Notes
- Ensure butter is completely melted but not scorching hot to prevent scrambling the eggs when mixing.
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly to create a silky, lump-free batter that guarantees a smooth brownie texture.
- Sifting dry ingredients prevents clumps and helps distribute cocoa powder and flour evenly for a consistent, rich chocolate flavor.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend without compromising the brownie’s dense, fudgy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg