Strawberry Brownies 🍓🍫

 

Strawberry Brownies 🍓🍫

A fun and delicious twist on classic brownies, featuring a rich chocolate base with a sweet strawberry swirl. Perfect for anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and fruit!

Ingredients

For the Brownie Batter:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
• 1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
• ½ cup all-purpose flour 🍚
• ¼ teaspoon salt 🧂
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder 🧂

For the Strawberry Swirl:

• ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed 🍓
• ¼ cup powdered sugar 🍚
• ½ teaspoon cornstarch 🌽

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well. 🌡️📄

2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. 🧈🍚🥚🌿🍫🍚🧂

3️⃣ Prepare the Strawberry Swirl: In a small saucepan, combine the strawberry puree, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 3-4 minutes). Let it cool slightly. 🍓🍚🌽

4️⃣ Assemble: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the strawberry mixture on top, then use a knife or toothpick to swirl it into the batter. 🍫🍓

5️⃣ Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. 🎂🔥

6️⃣ Cool & Serve: Let the brownies cool completely before slicing into squares. ❄️🍴

Enjoy these rich, fudgy brownies with a fruity strawberry twist! Perfect for dessert, snacks, or sharing with friends. 😋🍓🍫