Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies (Print-Friendly Version)

Rich brownies with strawberries and chocolate ganache.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

→ Topping

09 - 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
10 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
02 - In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the sugar and whisk until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
03 - Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
04 - Once the brownies have cooled, arrange the halved strawberries evenly over the top.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth.
06 - Pour the chocolate ganache over the strawberries. Spread it carefully to cover the entire surface.
07 - Refrigerate the brownies for at least 1 hour to set the ganache. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For extra fudgy brownies, avoid overbaking. The toothpick should have some moist crumbs when testing for doneness.
02 - Strawberries can be substituted with raspberries or sliced bananas if desired.
03 - To create a thicker ganache layer, use 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips while maintaining the same amount of cream.
04 - These brownies can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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