Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies
Delightfully fudgy brownies topped with rich chocolate ganache and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries Hulled and halved
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Heated until boiling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until well blended.
- Fold in the halved strawberries. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Ganache Preparation
- While the brownies cool, prepare the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just boiling.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies, spreading it evenly.
- Allow the ganache to set for about 30 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.