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Fudgy Homemade Strawberry Brownies with Fresh Strawberry Swirl

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Create soft, fudgy strawberry brownies with a bright, fresh strawberry swirl. This reliable recipe brings together rich chocolate flavor with sweet berries for a comforting homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (about 1 cup puree)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for puree)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Prepare the strawberry swirl: In a small bowl, mix the fresh strawberry puree with the powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Dollop spoonfuls of the strawberry puree mixture over the batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the puree into the batter. Do not over-swirl; you want distinct ribbons.
  9. Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the top of the strawberry swirl layer, covering most of the puree.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  11. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For an extra decadent treat, drizzle cooled brownies with melted dark chocolate or a simple strawberry glaze made from powdered sugar and a few drops of strawberry extract.
  • If you prefer a chewier texture, slightly reduce the baking time by 2-3 minutes.
  • Ensure your strawberry puree is not too watery; if it is, simmer it briefly to reduce the liquid content before mixing with sugar.

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