Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies (Printable)

Fudgy brownies layered with fresh strawberries and silky chocolate ganache for a rich dessert experience.

# What You Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Strawberry Layer

09 - 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or sliced

→ Chocolate Ganache

10 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
03 - Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
05 - Once brownies are cool, arrange the strawberry halves or slices evenly over the brownie layer.
06 - Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then add butter and stir until smooth and glossy.
07 - Pour ganache over strawberries, spreading gently to cover. Chill brownies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until set.
08 - Lift brownies from the pan using parchment overhang. Slice into squares with a sharp knife, wiping blade clean between cuts for neat edges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The ganache sets up glossy and firm, making these look like they came from a fancy bakery case
  • Fresh strawberries cut through all that rich chocolate with just the right bright juiciness
02 -
  • Completely cooled brownies are non-negotiable, or your strawberries will swim right through that ganache layer
  • Room temperature cream heats more evenly and prevents your chocolate from seizing into grainy disaster territory
03 -
  • Dark chocolate ganache elevates these into something that feels genuinely fancy
  • That optional layer of strawberry jam between brownie and fruit creates a surprise burst of berry flavor

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