These Brownies with Strawberry are the perfect simple and fudgy brownies with fresh strawberries baked on top and chunks of rich chocolate throughout. They taste like a chocolate covered strawberry in brownie form!
Brownies are undoubtedly one of my favorite desserts. They are so simple, quick, and always delicious. They are also easy to add flavors to without much extra effort. These strawberry brownies are a perfect example of that!
If you want more tasty brownie recipes check out my Fudgy Brownies, Ferrero Rocher Brownies, or Dairy Free Brownies!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Strawberry and chocolate is such a fun flavor combination. Get more of it with my Chocolate Strawberry Macarons.
- Brownies with strawberry is a simple twist on classic brownies that adds a lot of flavor! Just like the simple twist of roasting the strawberries adds flavor to this Roasted Strawberry Shortcake!
- These brownies are so fudgy but the addition of the fresh fruit makes them even more moist and delectable. You get the same effect with my Cherry Brownies.
- The bright red strawberries on top of the rich chocolate of the brownies is so beautiful! The strawberry sauce on this Mini Strawberry Cheesecake is equally as beautiful.
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- I prefer semi-sweet chocolate, but you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate, if you prefer. To get the puddles of chocolate as a topping for your brownies chop up a chocolate bar instead of using chocolate chips. I use the same technique in my Oreo and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Cocoa Powder will amp up the chocolate flavor. It also flavors my favorite Brownie Pie.
- Measuring the all-purpose flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out. If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- There are endless variations of brownies and you can find many of them in my brownie recipes!
- These brownies can be made dairy-free by substituting dairy-free butter or oil. I have a full dairy-free brownie recipe you can reference.
- Swap out the chocolate for white chocolate to make a White Chocolate Strawberry Brownie.
- Add freeze dried strawberries to the batter and the top of the brownies for a chocolate strawberry crunch.
- If you want the same taste with less effort you can use a boxed brownie mix.
- Cut your strawberries into heart shapes for fun garnish!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-By-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray an 8x8 pan with non-stick spray and then lay thick strips of parchment paper across the bottom of the pan in a cross shape.
STEP 2: In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color.
STEP 3: In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps
STEP 4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
STEP 5: Fold the chocolate into the mixture and pour it into the prepared baking dish.
STEP 6: Place the sliced strawberries on top of the brownies. Bake the brownies for 25-30 minutes. Bake for 5 minutes longer if you want the brownies to be more firm.
STEP 7: Remove the brownies with strawberry from oven and allow to cool.
Expert Tips
- Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the fudgy brownies.
- Use an oven thermometer. Most ovens run either hot or cold. Using an oven thermometer ensures that you are baking your brownies at the perfect temperature.
- Weigh your ingredients. One of the most common baking mistakes that I see is measuring incorrectly, especially with flour. The best way to get accurate measurements every time is to weigh them with a kitchen scale.
- Don't over mix. You need to mix your batter until all of the ingredients are JUST combined, otherwise, you will make too much gluten and your brownies will be more like cake instead of fudgy.
Recipe FAQ's
A higher ratio of fat (the butter and chocolate). A cakier brownie has a higher ratio of flour and might use baking powder to give it a fluffier texture.
You either added too much flour (this is why I recommend wieghing your ingredients), overbaked the brownies, or mixed them too much. It's important to only mix enough to incorporate the ingredients, otherwise too much gluten is created and it can make the brownies tough.
Room Temperature: The brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.
Refrigerator: If stored correctly in an airtight container the Strawberry Brownies will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
Freezer: If stored correctly in an airtight container they will last up to 2 months in the freezer.
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Recipe
Brownies with Strawberry
Ingredients
For Brownies:
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter melted
- 1 ¼ cup (266 grams) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (42 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chopped
- ½ cup (83 grams) fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
For Brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray an 8x8 pan with non-stick spray and then lay thick strips of parchment paper across the bottom of the pan in a cross shape. This will make it easier to lift the brownies out of the pan once cooled.
- In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color.
- In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Overmixing will create tough brownies.
- Fold the chocolate into the mixture and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Place the sliced strawberries on top of the brownies.
- Bake the brownies for 25-30 minutes, longer if you would like a firmer brownie.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Notes
- The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
- Add chunks of chocolate on top before baking. This will give you those incredible puddles of chocolate on top of the fudgy brownies.
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