Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Soft Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies with fresh strawberries folded in and dipped in a glossy chocolate coating, perfect for dessert or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup (about 150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined but not grainy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract until glossy and smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently with a spatula until no streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
- Carefully fold in chopped strawberries, distributing evenly but gently to avoid breaking them down.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave until smooth, stirring frequently. Let cool slightly but remain pourable.
- Lift brownies out using parchment overhang. Cut into 2-inch squares.
- Dip each brownie halfway into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment-lined trays.
- Refrigerate dipped brownies for 20-30 minutes until chocolate is firm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
If strawberries release too much juice, pat dry before folding in to prevent soggy batter. Warm chocolate gently if too thick for dipping. Avoid overbaking to keep brownies soft. Sifting dry ingredients ensures tender crumb. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free baking mix. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (about 2-i
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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