Strawberry Brownies Fudgy Chocolate (Printable)

Fudgy chocolate squares swirled with fresh strawberry puree for a decadent marbled dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Strawberry Swirl

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp lemon juice

→ Brownie Batter

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
05 - 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries break down and mixture thickens. Mash with a fork or blend until smooth. Set aside to cool.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
04 - Whisk sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt into the chocolate mixture until glossy and well combined.
05 - Sift in flour and cocoa powder. Fold gently until just incorporated.
06 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree over batter. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl puree into brownie mixture for marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool completely in pan, then lift out and cut into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The fudgy chocolate base gets this incredible fruity ribbon running through it that tastes like chocolate covered strawberries in bar form
  • They look stunning with that marble effect but honestly, the hardest part is waiting for them to cool
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy brownies, so start checking at the 28 minute mark even if they look slightly underdone
  • The swirl looks best when you do not overwork it, just a few gentle passes with your knife create that restaurant quality marble effect
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the chocolate from seizing and give you that smooth, glossy batter every time
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting, otherwise you will end up with messy edges instead of clean squares

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