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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Frosted Brownies

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These decadent brownies feature a fudgy chocolate base, a creamy real-strawberry frosting, and a glossy dark chocolate dip. Perfect for celebrations or any day that needs a little extra love, they’re easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (90g) chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (120g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (or thawed frozen strawberries, drained)
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 oz (170g) dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting. Lightly grease if not using parchment.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until glossy and smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture. If using, fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Let brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. While brownies cool, puree strawberries in a blender or food processor. Pour into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half (about 10 minutes). Cool completely.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add cooled strawberry puree, powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy, adjusting milk for spreadable consistency.
  8. Spread strawberry frosting evenly over cooled brownies using an offset spatula. Chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to set.
  9. Once frosting is set, lift brownies out and cut into 16 squares. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
  10. Dip one corner or edge of each brownie into the melted chocolate. Place on a parchment-lined tray and let chocolate set at room temperature (about 30 minutes), or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  11. Serve slightly chilled for best texture.

Notes

For best results, use ripe strawberries for the frosting and quality chocolate for dipping. Chill brownies before cutting for clean edges. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, use appropriate substitutes as noted in the blog.

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