Strawberries in Brownies
If you’ve been wondering how to incorporate strawberries in brownies, then you’re in the right place!
Adding strawberries to brownies is the perfect treat to enjoy with friends and family, and an elevated way to serve your favorite brownie recipe! Be sure to enjoy these with fresh, in-season strawberries when you can, but this recipe can be easily enjoyed year-round!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
Brownies are an all-around favorite dessert that pretty much anyone loves. By adding in the fresh strawberries in this recipe, you’ll not only have a healthier version of a traditional chocolate brownie, you’ll also get a delightful sweet and tart burst of berry.
Ingredients for this recipe
Brownie Mix: For the brownie batter.
Strawberries: For a pop of freshness.
Chocolate Ganache: For extra chocolatey brownies.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Add to the chocolate flavor.
Heavy cream: To make things creamy!
How to make strawberries in brownies
Step 1: Prepare brownie mix as directed on the box, bake in an 8×8 pan, and let cool completely. Step 2: While the brownies are cooking, wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut them in half.
Step 4: For the ganache, heat the cream on the stove over medium heat, stirring constantly. Step 5: Be careful not to let it boil, once it starts to steam pour it over the chocolate chips in a larger bowl and cover for 4-5 minutes. Step 6: Uncover and stir together until smooth and creamy.
Step 8: Chill the brownies in the fridge until the ganache sets up, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 3: Once the brownies are cooled lay the strawberries, seed side up, on the top of the brownies.
Step 7: Pour the ganache over the strawberries making sure to cover them.
Expert Tips
– This dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day, the ganache is smooth and creamy, the brownie is chewy, and the strawberries give it the perfect fresh sweet tang!
– Serve this brownie warm as an extra special treat. You could also top it with your favorite ice cream!
What to serve with brownies and strawberries
This Blueberry Pie Ice Cream Recipe would compliment the chocolate of the brownies and the tart strawberry flavors. If you’re looking for a sweet drink to go along with it, I’d recommend trying out this Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino Recipe.
Common Questions
You definitely can, however some of the water content could add a bit of extra liquid to your batter. In this recipe we recommend topping with strawberries after baking, then covering with ganache!
Be sure to not over bake your brownies to help keep them gooey.
When baking brownies, be sure you don’t overbake (as mentioned above). You also want to make sure you don’t use too much liquid otherwise your brownies will end up runny instead of gooey.
Storage suggestions
You can store these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
Reheating Tips
If you want to enjoy these brownies warm, then you can pop them in the oven or microwave until they’re a bit warm and gooey.
Strawberries in Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box Brownie Mix
- 1 lb Strawberries fresh
- 1½ c Semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3¼ c Heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare brownie mix as directed on the box, bake in an 8×8 pan and let cool completely.
- While the brownies are cooking, wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut them in half.
- Once the brownies are cooled lay the strawberries, seed side up, on the top of the brownies.
- For the ganache, heat the cream on the stove over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Be careful not to let it boil, once it starts to steam pour it over the chocolate chips in a larger bowl and cover for 4-5 minutes.
- Uncover and stir together until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the ganache over the strawberries making sure to cover them.
- Chill the brownies in the fridge until the ganache sets up, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
