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chocolate covered strawberry brownies

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies

The Crispy Chef
These rich and fudgy chocolate covered strawberry brownies are the ultimate indulgence! Layers of dense brownie, sweet strawberry compote, and silky chocolate ganache come together in this crowd-pleasing dessert. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time you're craving a decadent treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark, milk, or semi-sweet

For the Strawberry Layer:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh strawberries for decoration optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.

Brownie Base:

  • Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.

Mix in sugar.

  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
  • Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until center is mostly set. Cool for 15 minutes in pan.

Strawberry Layer:

  • In a saucepan, cook chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice for 5 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch with water to form slurry, add to strawberries, and cook until thickened.
  • Cool slightly and spread over brownies.

Chocolate Topping:

  • Heat heavy cream until almost boiling and pour over chocolate chips.
  • Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  • Spread over strawberry layer.
  • Chill brownies in fridge for at least 2 hours until set.
  • Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

You can reduce sugar to 1 ½ cups if you prefer a less sweet dessert.
Gluten-free flour works great as a substitute for all-purpose flour.
Add-ins like nuts or cayenne pepper give exciting twists.
Make ahead – they taste even better the next day!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 18g
Keyword Chocolate Brownies
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