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Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies Recipe Easy Ganache Topping

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These decadent chocolate covered strawberry brownies feature a fudgy texture with juicy strawberries embedded inside and a silky ganache topping, perfect for a quick and impressive dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour (for gluten-free option, use almond flour)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • ¾ cup (130g) dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa recommended)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in sugar until even.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Slowly pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until thick and fudgy.
  5. Hull and halve the strawberries, pat dry if washed earlier.
  6. Spread half the batter evenly into the pan (about 1cm thick). Layer the strawberries evenly on top, then gently spread the remaining batter over the berries, covering them completely.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. While baking, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in butter for shine.
  9. Let brownies cool completely (about 1 hour), then pour ganache evenly over the top and smooth with a spatula. Chill for 15 minutes to set ganache.
  10. Lift brownies out with parchment overhang and slice into squares. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Use fresh or thawed and well-dried strawberries to avoid soggy brownies. If ganache is too thick, warm gently before pouring; if too thin, chill briefly. Use a serrated knife dipped in hot water for clean ganache cuts. Parchment paper liners make removal and cleanup easier.

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Keywords: chocolate brownies, strawberries, ganache, easy dessert, fudgy brownies, chocolate covered strawberries, quick brownies, homemade brownies

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