Calling all dessert lovers! Want to indulge in a treat that's quick to make, packed with flavor, and even has a healthyish spin? Look no further than this Strawberry Brownies Recipe. Trust me, even on my busiest days, I can whip up a batch, and the smiles they bring are totally worth it. Get ready to bake the best brownies ever.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make the most amazing, fudgy brownies every summer, always using whatever fresh fruit was in season. This Strawberry Brownies Recipe is my modern take on her classic, honoring her memory while adding a burst of summer sunshine with every bite. They're a little bit sentimental and a whole lot delicious!
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Strawberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Strawberry Swirl: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries are softened and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Layer: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Swirl It!: Spoon the strawberry swirl mixture over the brownie batter. Use a knife or toothpick to create a swirl pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Cool: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Brownies Recipe!
Strawberry Brownies Recipe
A modern take on a classic brownie recipe with a burst of summer sunshine from fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries are softened and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.1 cup fresh strawberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.0.5 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.0.5 cup all-purpose flour, 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Spoon the strawberry swirl mixture over the brownie batter. Use a knife or toothpick to create a swirl pattern.1 cup fresh strawberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Brownies Recipe!