Strawberry Brownies Fudgy Squares (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate squares swirled with strawberry puree and a glossy glaze, ready in about 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup strawberry puree, fresh or frozen, strained
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Strawberry Glaze
09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry puree
11 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree until well blended.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until the batter is smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before glazing.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice until a smooth, pourable glaze forms.
10 - Spread glaze evenly over the cooled brownies. Let set for 15 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You'll get the fudgy satisfaction of classic brownies, but with a burst of real strawberry flavor that always surprises first-timers.
- They're easy enough for a lazy weekend but pretty enough to impress at gatherings, especially with that dreamy pink glaze.
02 -
- If you rush the cooling or cut the brownies before glazing, you'll end up with a gooey mess—patience pays off here.
- Blending the strawberry puree super smooth (then straining) means no surprise seeds in the final bite, which made all the difference for me after the first batch.
03 -
- Strain your strawberry puree for the silkiest texture and prettiest pink color.
- A quick chill in the fridge helps the glaze set if you're short on time (or patience).