Description
These Strawberry Brownies are a fruity twist on the classic chocolate treat—soft, fudgy, and packed with real strawberry flavor. Made with strawberry puree and crushed freeze-dried strawberries, they’re moist, dense, and optionally topped with a pink or white glaze.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120g) strawberry puree (from fresh or thawed frozen strawberries)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup (25g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Optional: pink or white glaze (powdered sugar + milk or lemon juice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the strawberry puree and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- Optionally, drizzle with glaze before slicing into squares.
Notes
Add chopped white chocolate or chocolate chips for contrast.
Use strawberry extract instead of vanilla for deeper strawberry flavor.
Add a few drops of natural red food coloring for a more vibrant color.
Top with cream cheese frosting instead of glaze for a richer dessert.
Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries for a layered treat.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
To reheat, microwave for 10–15 seconds for a fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg