Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies
Indulge in these Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies, a decadent dessert with fresh strawberries atop fudgy brownies.
Equipment
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Double boiler
- Medium heatproof bowl
- Sauce pan
Ingredients
Fudgy Brownies
- 1 cup good quality chocolate chips, semisweet or bittersweet 7 oz or 200 g
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature and cut into quarters
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 18 g
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar 250 g
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour 125 g
- ½ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries halved, cut side down
- 2 cups good quality chocolate chips, semisweet or bittersweet 300 g
- 6 tablespoons heavy cream room temperature, 90 ml or 3 oz
Instructions
Brownies Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using a double boiler, or a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of almost simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Whisk in the cocoa. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl until combined, about 30 seconds. Whisk the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then stir in the flour with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spread into the corners and level with an offset spatula. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until slightly puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a small amount of sticky crumbs clinging to it. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature, about 2 hours.
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- When the brownies are completely cooled, place strawberries cut side down evenly over the brownies.
- In a sauce pan over low heat, heat heavy cream until warm, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately, chocolate chips and stir until melted. If needed place back over heat for 30 seconds to help chocolate melt completely. Pour warm mixer evenly over the strawberries.
- When ready to serve, cut brownies into one-inch squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Best when eaten within 24 hours. Use good quality chocolate; it melts more smoothly and creates better flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownieCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSodium: 59mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19g
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