Strawberry Brownies (Printable)
Fudgy strawberry-packed squares with a bright glaze — quick to prepare and perfect for spring gatherings or an anytime treat.
# 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, strained (fresh or frozen)
→ 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 mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree until evenly blended.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture; whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid over-mixing.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center yields a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before glazing.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with strawberry puree and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
10 - Spread glaze evenly over cooled brownies. Let set for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They’re like spring in brownie form—sweet, soft, and just tart enough, a surprising secret to impress at gatherings.
- You'll love how easy they come together, and the fresh strawberry taste will make them your go-to dessert whenever berries are in season.
02 -
- If you rush the cooling step, the glaze will slip right off the brownies in gooey streaks.
- Once I swapped fresh strawberries for frozen puree and discovered the color and flavor bloom even brighter.
03 -
- Always measure the flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off—the texture depends on it.
- A splash of vanilla in the glaze will deepen the berry flavor and make everything taste homemade.