Strawberry Brownies (Printable Version)
Fudgy, strawberry-packed brownies with a sweet glaze - ready in 40 minutes for easy spring desserts.
# 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, pureed and 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree until thoroughly blended.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Whisk until the batter is smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center yields a few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow brownies to cool entirely in the pan before glazing.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry puree, and lemon juice if using, until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
09 - Spread the glaze over cooled brownies. Let the glaze set for 15 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They are every bit as fudgy as classic brownies but taste like strawberries picked straight from the field.
- Minimal fuss—one bowl, no fancy gadgets, and cleanup is a breeze.
02 -
- Once, I forgot to strain the strawberry puree and my brownies came out a bit soggy in the center—don’t skip that step.
- Letting the glaze set is worth every impatient minute; if you slice too soon, it will run everywhere.
03 -
- For a picture-perfect top, sift the powdered sugar before mixing the glaze.
- Chopped freeze-dried strawberries sprinkled on the glaze add an irresistible tart crunch.