Strawberry Brownies (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate squares with strawberry puree and a glossy strawberry glaze, baked until tender and set.
# What's Needed:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup strawberry puree, strained (fresh or frozen)
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Strawberry Glaze
09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry puree
11 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree until well combined.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until incorporated, avoiding over-mixing.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center yields just a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the baking pan.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and optional lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
10 - Spread glaze uniformly over cooled brownies. Let set for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- The glaze tastes like strawberry shortcake, but with none of the fuss of layering or decorating.
- Even people who claim not to like fruit desserts always go back for seconds.
02 -
- If your puree isn’t strained, you’ll end up with soggy brownies and streaky glaze.
- Overbaking dries these right out—pull them when the middle looks slightly underdone.
03 -
- Sprinkle chopped freeze-dried strawberries on top for crunch and extra berry power.
- Sifting the powdered sugar for the glaze makes all the difference in keeping it smooth and professional looking.