Chocolate Strawberry Brownies (Printable)
Fudgy brownies layered with fresh strawberries under a glossy chocolate shell for an unforgettable dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Brownie Base
01 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup (180 g) semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup (55 g) packed brown sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Strawberry Layer
09 - 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
→ Chocolate Coating
10 - 1 cup (180 g) semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
02 - Combine butter and 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
03 - Whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate until blended. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until incorporated.
04 - Fold in flour and salt, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. Spread batter evenly across the prepared pan.
05 - Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
06 - Arrange strawberry slices in a single even layer over the cooled brownie surface, covering it completely.
07 - Melt remaining 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth and glossy.
08 - Pour melted chocolate evenly over the strawberry layer, gently tilting the pan to coat all fruit. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chocolate is fully set.
09 - Lift brownies from pan using parchment overhang. Slice into 12 squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast of fudgy brownie, juicy strawberries, and a snappy chocolate shell is the kind of texture party that makes people close their eyes when they take a bite.
- They look wildly impressive but the whole thing comes together with a microwave and a single pan, which means you get all the glory with very little fuss.
02 -
- Overbaking is the one true enemy here, and the brownies will continue setting as they cool, so pull them from the oven while the center still looks slightly underdone.
- Wet strawberries will make the chocolate coating seize and separate, so take the time to pat every slice dry with a paper towel before arranging them.
03 -
- Let the brownie base cool for at least two hours before adding strawberries, because even slightly warm brownies will soften the fruit and create a soggy layer.
- Adding a tablespoon of oil to the coating chocolate is the difference between a dull, soft topping and that gorgeous crackly shell that makes people ask for your recipe.