🍓🍫 Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies
📝 Intro
Imagine the deep richness of a chocolate brownie paired with the fresh, slightly tart burst of strawberries, all topped with smooth chocolate ganache — this dessert is like a box of chocolate-covered strawberries in brownie form! Perfect for Valentine's Day, date night, or when you just want to impress (yourself or someone else 😉).
🍽️ Ingredients
For the brownies (one 8x8 inch / 20x20 cm pan):
• 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter
• 170 g (6 oz) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 65 g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp salt
For the strawberry layer:
• 10–15 fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (enough to cover the brownie layer)
• Optional: A light brush of strawberry jam for extra sweetness
For the chocolate ganache:
• 120 g (4 oz) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter (for extra shine, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the brownie base
1 Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2 In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together. Stir until smooth.
3 Let cool slightly, then whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
4 Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold until just combined.
5 Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6 Let cool completely in the pan.
2. Add the strawberry layer
• Wash, hull, and halve strawberries.
• Pat dry to avoid excess moisture.
• Arrange in a single layer over the cooled brownie base, cut side down.
• Optional: Brush strawberries lightly with warmed strawberry jam for a glossy finish.
3. Make the ganache
1 Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering (not boiling).
2 Pour over chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 1–2 minutes.
3 Stir gently until smooth. Add butter if using and mix until glossy.
4. Assemble
• Pour ganache evenly over the strawberry layer.
• Use a spatula to smooth it out and make sure all the berries are coated.
• Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours until set.
🍴 To Serve:
• Cut into squares with a hot knife (wipe between cuts for clean edges).
• Keep refrigerated until serving. Best enjoyed within 2–3 days.
💡 Tips
• Use firm, ripe strawberries — not overly juicy — to avoid sogginess.
• Want extra decadence? Add a layer of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the brownie batter.
• For a Valentine’s twist, cut into heart shapes ❤️