Strawberry Brownies are moist, fudgy brownies topped with a layer of fresh strawberries and silky chocolate ganache. This recipe makes the perfect treat to make for Valentine’s Day or strawberry season!
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These chocolate strawberry brownies are extra chocolatey brownies with summery fresh strawberries topped with rich chocolate ganache! They’re filled with chocolate and bursting with fruity goodness in every bite.
Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, treating yourself to a cozy night in, or just craving something sweet, a brownie with strawberries is the perfect solution. And the best part? They’re easy to make!
I adapted this recipe from my brownies with sweetened condensed milk. For more brownies recipes from scratch, try my Nutella Brownies and my recipe for cookie dough brownies!
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Extra chocolatey: These are double chocolate brownies with chocolate ganache on top! They’re perfect for chocolate fans just like my Red Velvet Brownies!
- Fresh strawberries: Fresh strawberries add pops of fresh sweet fruit flavor to these brownies. Since it’s strawberry season, I had to try strawberries in brownies. If you’re a big fan of strawberry desserts, try my heart shaped cake, banana strawberry cake recipe, and strawberry and apple crumble.
- Perfect recipe: Strawberry chocolate brownies are the perfect Valentine’s Day recipe. These are also a big hit to bring to summer parties just like my white chocolate strawberry cookies.
Ingredients
Here are some useful notes on the ingredients needed to make strawberry brownies from scratch.
- Butter-Use unsalted butter. The butter is going to be melted, so it doesn’t need to be room temperature.
- Sweetened condensed milk– Sweetened condensed milk adds additional sweetness. It also adds fat and makes these brownies extra rich and moist! I use store bought sweetened condensed milk.
- Sugar-This recipe calls for both granulated and brown sugar. Use either light or dark brown sugar.
- Eggs– You’ll need 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk. Make sure eggs are room temperature so they best incorporate into the batter.
- Strawberries-Strawberries make these chocolate strawberry brownies extra delicious! Strawberries taste so good with the chocolate. You’ll need 1 and 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries. Do not use frozen strawberries. If you love strawberries, try my strawberry cream scones and strawberry mousse.
- Unsweetened chocolate– Unsweetened chocolate helps us control how sweet these brownies will be. You can find pure chocolate baking bar such as Bakers or Ghirardelli brands in the baking aisle.
- Dark chocolate and milk chocolate: I like to use a combination of dark chocolate and milk chocolate for the ganache. You can also use all semi-sweet chocolate for the ganache!
- Heavy cream or heavy whipping cream: This is what we add to the chocolate for ganache!
- Freeze dried strawberries (optional): I like to add a little freeze dried strawberries for decoration. They look so pretty. They also give people a hint that these are chocolate and strawberry brownies.
Please see recipe card below for full list of ingredients and their measurements.
Substitutions & Variations
- I haven’t made this strawberry brownie recipe without eggs. For a naturally egg free dessert, try my sfouf cake or eggless chocolate chip cookies!
- Use a 1:1 substitute of gluten free flour to make these brownies with strawberries gluten free.
Instructions
Step 1: First, melt the butter and sweetened condensed milk. Once butter has melted, remove from heat.
Step 2: Next, add the chopped unsweetened chocolate to the melted butter mixture. Stir until chocolate has melted. Set aside.
Step 3: Beat the sugars, eggs, egg yolk and vanilla extract.
Step 4: Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir to combine.
Step 5: Sift in the cocoa powder, salt and flour. Stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing! Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Bake 25- 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan.
Step 6: Top cooled brownies with sliced strawberries.
Step 7: Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer. Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate. Do not stir. Let stand 2-3 minutes then stir until the chocolate has melted and combined with the heavy cream.
Step 8: Pour the ganache over the strawberries. Spread evenly with the back of a spoon or an offset spatula. Top with chopped freeze dried strawberries. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow ganache to set.
Expert Tips
Avoid overmixing. Overmixing lets more air into the batter and gives you cakey brownies.
Use a light colored metal pan. I wouldn’t recommend using a glass pan or a dark colored pan for these brownies with strawberries.
Chop the chocolate for the ganache as finely as possible. A large serrated knife works best for chopping the chocolate for ganache.
Use a long, sharp knife to slice brownies. For best results, run the knife under hot water and wipe dry between slices.
Recipe FAQs
It’s best to cut brownies when they have cooled completely. This allows the brownies to set and makes it easier to cut them.
Store these strawberry brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes you can. I prefer making strawberry brownies from scratch, but you can use a store bought brownie mix if you like.
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Strawberry Brownies
Equipment
Ingredients
Brownies
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar packed
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Strawberry Topping
- 1½ cup fresh strawberries sliced in thirds horizontally
Chocolate Ganache
- 4 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped
- 4 ounces milk chocolate finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- freeze dried strawberries optional, for decoration
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 inch square pan with two strips of parchment paper. Leave an overhang on at least two sides.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat. Stir often until butter has melted. Remove from heat.
- Add the chopped unsweetened chocolate to the melted butter mixture. Stir until chocolate has melted. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer or a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the sugars, eggs, egg yolk and vanilla extract on medium high for 3 minutes.
- Pour the slightly cooled butter-chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula. Sift in the cocoa powder, salt and flour. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Bake 25- 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan.
Strawberry Topping
- Rinse and pat strawberries dry. Remove tops. Slice berries horizontally into thirds. Place evenly on top of the cooled brownies.
Chocolate Ganache
- Place the finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer. Do not let boil. Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate. Do not stir. Let stand 2-3 minutes then stir until the chocolate has melted and combined with the heavy cream.
- Pour ganache evenly over the strawberries. Spread with an offset sptaula if needed. Sprinkle whole, chopped or crushed freeze dried strawberries over the ganache, if desired. Place the pan in the brownies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Please note that nutritional values are created by an online calculator and should only be used as an estimate.
Natalie
Hi Colleen, I’m so sorry about that. The extra chocolate on top is mentioned in the blog post, but I forgot to include it in the recipe card. I will add it right now. I like to add about 50 grams of chopped dark chocolate on top, but this is optional. The brownies are delicious with or without it. Apologies again for the error. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Colleen
Thank you! I have some Dove dark chocolate. I will try that!
Natalie
My pleasure! That sounds perfect. I hope you love them 🙂