Description
These fudgy, rich chocolate brownies are studded with fresh, bright strawberries, offering the perfect balance of sweet and tart. This easy-to-bake recipe guarantees a crinkly top and an unbelievably delicious dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces (113g) bittersweet chocolate (60-75% cacao), finely chopped
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for deeper chocolate flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides, and lightly grease.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until pale, thick, and fluffy (2-3 minutes with an electric mixer). Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder (if using), and salt to the wet ingredients. Fold gently until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out with moist crumbs. The center should still look slightly moist.
- Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins