Description
Rich chocolate brownies adorned with chocolate dipped strawberries create an irresistible dessert masterpiece. Delightful layers of chocolate and fruity sweetness will satisfy deep chocolate cravings and impress guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) semi-sweet chocolate
- ½ cup (113 g) salted butter
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) flour
- 8 oz (226 g) strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (226 g) semi-sweet chocolate (for dipping)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Setup: Warm the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with aluminum foil, covering bottom and sides completely.
- Chocolate Foundation: Gently melt butter and chocolate together in a double boiler, stirring until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Sweet Integration: Whisk granulated sugar into the molten chocolate mixture, allowing slight dissolution and creating a rich, glossy base.
- Liquid Harmony: Blend eggs and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, stirring until the batter becomes lustrous and thoroughly combined.
- Dry Element Incorporation: Fold flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the mixture, mixing minimally to preserve the dense brownie texture.
- Baking Preparation: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, ensuring a smooth, consistent surface for optimal baking.
- Baking Process: Bake for 20-25 minutes, verifying doneness with a toothpick that should reveal slight moisture when removed.
- Cooling Stage: Allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 45-60 minutes.
- Fruity Decoration: Artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices across the entire cooled brownie surface in an elegant, overlapping pattern.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt additional chocolate until smooth and glossy, then generously pour over strawberry-covered brownies.
- Final Setting: Refrigerate the decorated brownies for 60-90 minutes to solidify the chocolate and enhance flavor integration.
- Serving Presentation: Slice into precise squares and serve either chilled or at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients to maintain a dense, fudgy brownie texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Temperature Control: Cool brownies completely at room temperature to prevent condensation and maintain ideal chocolate-strawberry fusion.
- Chocolate Melting Tip: Use low, steady heat when melting chocolate to avoid burning or seizing, which can ruin the smooth texture.
- Strawberry Freshness: Select ripe, firm strawberries without blemishes to ensure the best flavor and visual appeal for topping the brownies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg