Irresistible Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Frosted Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies topped with creamy strawberry frosting and dipped in glossy chocolate, perfect for any dessert occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Sift cocoa powder if desired.
- In a large bowl, beat melted butter with granulated sugar until combined but not grainy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least one hour.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- Mix in pureed strawberries, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Adjust consistency with a teaspoon of milk if needed.
- Spread strawberry frosting evenly over cooled brownies.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Slice frosted brownies into squares. Dip each square halfway into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off.
- Place dipped brownies on parchment paper and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until chocolate sets.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Cool brownies completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use ripe strawberries for best frosting flavor. Use low heat when melting chocolate and stir often. Chill brownies if frosting is too soft before dipping. Use a warm knife for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (ab
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 3
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