Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies
PREP TIME: 30 MIN | COOK TIME: 25- 35 MIN | YIELD: 9 BROWNIES
Scrumptious Moment
This dessert was inspired by a strawberry-filled chocolate we discovered during a chocolate and wine tasting in Greenville, North Carolina. We couldn’t get enough of the sweet strawberry fudge nestled inside the crisp chocolate shell—it was unforgettable. I knew I had to recreate that delicious experience in my own way, which led to these chocolate-covered strawberry brownies: a rich, indulgent twist on a classic combination.
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY BROWNIES
If chocolate-covered strawberries and brownies had a baby, this would be it—and yes, it’s just as amazing as it sounds. These Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies start with a rich, fudgy brownie base that’s perfectly chewy with that signature crackly top we all love. On top, there’s a thick layer of sweet, creamy strawberry ganache that’s bursting with real berry flavor and adds a pop of pretty pink. Each bite is a perfect mix of deep chocolate and bright strawberry—like your favorite Valentine’s Day treat, but in brownie form and good enough to eat year-round.
INGREDIENTS
Brownie Batter
Salted butter
Light brown sugar
Eggs
Vanilla bean paste
Cocoa powder
All-purpose flour
Chopped chocolate bar
Strawberry Glaze
Freeze-dried Strawberries
Powdered Sugar
Butter
Milk
Vanilla Extract
HOW TO MAKE THIS DESSERT
Step 1: Prepare the Baking Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Butter an 8x8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
Step 2: Make the Brownie Batter
Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
Whisk in the brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition until the batter becomes lighter in color and slightly thickened.
Stir in the vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the cocoa powder and flour just until no dry streaks remain.
Fold in the chopped chocolate bar pieces for extra richness.
Step 3: Bake the Brownies
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the top appears crackly and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
Step 4: Prepare the Strawberry Glaze
Grind strawberries into a food processor until powder form
Combine the powdered sugar, powdered strawberries, butter with a hand mixer until well incorporated.
Add the milk and vanilla until glossy glaze is formed.
Step 5: Top and Finish
Once the brownies have cooled, pour the strawberry ganache over the top and spread it evenly.
Let the ganache set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Slice into squares and refrigerate any leftovers for best texture and flavor.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies
These rich, fudgy brownies are topped with a sweet, glossy strawberry purée, capturing the classic flavor combination we all love in a chocolate-covered strawberry.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and line an 8x8 baking pan, or brownie pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and whisk together with the sugar until well combined.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, and whisk vigorously until the batter is lighter in color. Add the vanilla bean paste and mix until combined.
- Fold in the cocoa powder and flour until combined, and then gently fold in the chopped chocolate bar pieces.
- Pour the batter mixture into the pan and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until crackly at the top and the fork is almost clean when sticking through the center.
- Grind strawberries into a food processor until powder form
- Combine the powdered sugar, powdered strawberries, butter with a hand mixer until well incorporated.
- Add the milk and vanilla until glossy glaze is formed.