Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies 🍫🍓✨

Fudgy brownies layered with fresh strawberries and drizzled with silky melted chocolate—a decadent twist on a classic treat.

Ingredients 🛒

Brownies:

• 170 g (6 oz) unsalted butter
• 170 g (6 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
• 200 g (1 cup) sugar
• 100 g (½ cup) brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 95 g (¾ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 95 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp fine salt
• 1 tsp instant espresso powder (optional, for depth)

Topping:

• 250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 150 g (5 oz) dark or milk chocolate, melted
• 1–2 tsp neutral oil (optional, for shiny drizzle)
• Powdered sugar or fresh mint (optional, for garnish)

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Make brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a square baking pan. Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Whisk in sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Sift in cocoa, flour, salt, and espresso powder. Mix until just combined. Pour into pan and bake 25–30 minutes until set. Cool completely.
2. Prepare topping: Arrange halved strawberries over cooled brownies.
3. Drizzle: Melt chocolate with oil (if using) until smooth. Drizzle over strawberries.
4. Finish: Garnish with powdered sugar or mint. Chill briefly before slicing.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add a splash of liqueur (like Chambord) to the melted chocolate.
• Variation: Use white chocolate drizzle for contrast.
• Serving idea: Pair with vanilla ice cream for a luxurious dessert.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: ~50 minutes
• Servings: 12 squares

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies—fudgy, fruity, and irresistible 🍫🍓✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle dark or white chocolate?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next dessert night.” • “Tag a friend who loves strawberries.” • “Simple steps, bold flavor.”