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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies

Chocolate covered strawberry brownies with distinct fudgy layers and glossy ganache
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These brownies combine a fudgy chocolate base with a layer of sweet strawberry compote and a glossy chocolate ganache topping. The result is a decadent yet approachable dessert that feels special for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter and chopped chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Let cool 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk sugar into the chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 28-32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted has a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan.
  6. While brownies cool, make compote. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine diced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring, until strawberries break down.
  7. Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry. Stir into bubbling strawberry mixture and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  8. Spread cooled strawberry compote evenly over the cooled brownie base.
  9. Make ganache. Heat heavy cream until it simmers. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  10. Pour ganache over strawberry layer, tilting pan to spread evenly.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. Use parchment to lift out, then cut into squares with a hot knife.

Notes

For clean cuts, ensure brownies are fully chilled. Let melted chocolate mixture cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling. Gluten-free flour or coconut oil can be used as substitutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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