Easy Strawberry Brownies Recipe

Have some fresh strawberries at home? Turn them into these strawberry brownies with Pies and Tacos‘ recipe. I am not going to lie, but this is probably one of the most delicious dessert recipes I have ever made in a while. I also love making strawberry pies and cakes, but this one is just different. It is incredibly rich and fudgy and has the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. I bet you can’t resist grabbing another brownie after your first slice.

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The best thing about this recipe is that it uses fresh strawberries. You won’t be using a strawberry cake mix to make these brownies. Trust me, making it from scratch is 100 times better than using a box of cake mix. The texture and flavor are so different. It’s really delicious and worth making!

Strawberry Brownies Ingredients

• fresh strawberries (leaves removed)
• 3/4 cup of unsalted butter
• 1 cup of chopped white chocolate
• 1/4 cups of granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg yolks
• pink food coloring (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

For the glaze:

• 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree
• 1 tablespoon of heavy cream
• 3/4 cup of chopped white chocolate
• freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional)

How to Make Strawberry Brownies

Step 1:

Slice the strawberries and place them in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes until you have 2/3 cup of puree. It should have a thick consistency and dark red color. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, add 3/4 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of chopped white chocolate. Place in the microwave for 15 to 30 second increments stirring in between until the chocolate has melted completely with the batter.

Step 3:

Mix in 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree into the butter-chocolate mixture.

Step 4:

Add the egg and egg yolks. Beat with the mixer over medium speed for about 3 minutes. Add a few drops of pink food coloring if preferred.

Step 5:

Add the flour and salt to the bowl and mix on low to combine.

Step 6:

Line an 8″ x 8″ or 9″ x 9″ square baking pan with parchment paper and grease it. Do not use a glass pan. Pour the mixture.

Step 7:

Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. Remove from the oven and let it cool down.

Step 8:

Make the glaze. Mix the strawberry puree and heavy cream in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave until hot. Pour into the chopped white chocolate and mix until the chocolate melts. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 9:

Pour the ganache on top of the cooled brownies and spread evenly. Sprinkle freeze-dried strawberry powder if desired. Let it set before serving.

Easy Strawberry Brownies Recipe