Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies Delight! 🍓
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies! Easy to make with a rich fudgy base, fresh strawberries, and a decadent chocolate ganache topping. A perfect treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Large Bowl
- Small Saucepan
- Medium heat-safe bowl
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (18.3 ounces, your favorite brand)
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 ounces)
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate chopped (from 3 4-ounce bars)
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the sides for easy lifting later.
- Mix the Brownies: In a large bowl, simply combine the brownie mix, chocolate pudding mix, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir until everything is well blended and smooth.
- Bake the Base: Pour this delicious batter into your prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 34-37 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted about 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.
- Cool Down: This step is important! Let the brownies cool completely in the pan for 30-45 minutes. Don't rush it, or your topping won't set right.
- Add Strawberries: Once the brownies are fully cooled, gently place your halved fresh strawberries, flat side down, in an even layer across the top.
- Prepare Ganache: Put your chopped semi-sweet chocolate into a medium, heat-safe bowl.
- Heat Cream & Butter: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream and salted butter over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter melts, and the mixture just starts to bubble lightly around the edges (about 3 minutes).
- Make Ganache Magic: Immediately remove the cream mixture from the heat and pour it directly over the chocolate in the bowl. Make sure the chocolate is fully covered.
- Stir to Smooth: Let the cream and chocolate sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Then, stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted and you have a smooth, shiny ganache.
- Top It Off: Carefully pour the ganache evenly over the strawberries on the brownies. Gently tap the pan on your counter a few times to release any hidden air bubbles.
- Set and Serve: Let the ganache set. This will take about 90 minutes at room temperature or 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Once firm, use a sharp knife (a plastic one works great for clean cuts!) to slice the brownies into squares. Enjoy your beautiful, easy, and healthy-ish treat!
Notes
Enjoy your beautiful, easy, and healthy-ish treat!
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 399kcal
Total Carbs: 45g
Net Carbs: 43g
Fats: 23g
Protein: 4g
Calories: 399kcal
Total Carbs: 45g
Net Carbs: 43g
Fats: 23g
Protein: 4g
