Fudgy Chocolate Covered Brownies with Strawberries

This decadent Brownie with Strawberries recipe is made with rich, fudgy chocolate brownies, plenty of chocolate chips, fresh sliced strawberries, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. The result is a beautiful chocolate strawberry dessert that tastes indulgent, looks impressive, and is easy enough to make at home.

If you love dense, chewy, chocolate-loaded brownies, this is the dessert recipe to make. These strawberry brownies start with a homemade brownie base that is rich, buttery, and filled with semi sweet chocolate chips. Once the brownies are baked and cooled, they are topped with juicy fresh strawberries and covered with a creamy chocolate ganache.

The combination of chocolate and strawberries is classic for a reason. The brownies bring deep cocoa flavor, the strawberries add freshness and natural sweetness, and the ganache ties everything together with a glossy, fudgy finish. This recipe is especially fitting for Valentine’s Day, but it is also a great choice for birthdays, showers, family gatherings, or any time you want a special homemade chocolate dessert.

These brownies are simple to prepare, but they do need time to cool and chill before slicing. That resting time helps the ganache set and makes the brownies easier to cut into neat squares. Serve them chilled for the cleanest slices and the richest texture.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easy to make ~ The brownie batter is simple, and the topping requires only chocolate chips, cream, and sliced strawberries. Most of the work is hands-off while the brownies bake, cool, and chill.
• Rich chocolate flavor ~ Cocoa powder, espresso powder, and chocolate chips give these brownies a deep, satisfying chocolate taste without making them overly complicated.
• Fresh strawberry topping ~ Sliced strawberries add a bright, juicy layer that balances the richness of the brownies and ganache.
• Perfect for special occasions ~ These chocolate covered strawberry brownies are ideal for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, or a weekend treat.

• Salted butter ~ Salted butter adds richness and flavor. Unsalted butter can also be used.
• Granulated sugar ~ Helps create sweetness and a tender brownie texture.
• Light brown sugar ~ Adds moisture and a slight caramel note. Dark brown sugar may be substituted.
• Vanilla extract ~ Enhances the chocolate flavor.
• Large eggs ~ Help bind the batter and give the brownies structure.
• All purpose flour ~ Gives the brownies body while keeping them dense and fudgy.
• Cocoa powder ~ Provides the main chocolate flavor in the brownie base.
• Espresso powder ~ Deepens the chocolate flavor without making the brownies taste like coffee.
• Baking powder ~ Gives the brownies a little lift.
• Kosher salt ~ Balances the sweetness.
• Semi sweet chocolate chips ~ Used in both the brownies and the ganache. Milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips may be used if preferred.
• Heavy cream ~ Melts with the chocolate chips to make a smooth ganache.
• Fresh strawberries ~ Use fresh strawberries for the best texture and flavor.

How to store brownies with strawberry

Because these brownies are topped with fresh strawberries, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed within 2 days of making them. Freezing is not recommended because strawberries can become soft and watery after thawing, which may affect the texture of the brownies.

Expert tips

• Make the brownies ahead of time so they can cool completely before you add the strawberries and ganache.
• Use a double boiler for the ganache. Gentle heat helps melt the chocolate smoothly and reduces the chance of it becoming thick or grainy.
• A small resealable bag makes it easy to pipe ganache over the strawberries. Fill the bag, snip off a corner, squeeze the ganache over the top, and spread it with a spatula.
• For clean slices, chill the brownies until the ganache is firm, then use a long, sharp knife. Wipe the knife between cuts if needed.

Fudgy brownies usually have more fat than flour. Butter and chocolate help create a dense, moist texture. They are richer and heavier than cakey brownies.

Good quality cocoa powder and semi sweet or dark chocolate chips work well for rich brownies. Cocoa powder gives the base deep chocolate flavor, while chocolate chips add pockets of melted chocolate and help make the dessert more indulgent.

Let the brownies cool completely, then chill them until the ganache sets. Use a long, thin, sharp knife and cut in one smooth motion instead of sawing back and forth.

Fresh strawberries are best. Frozen strawberries release water as they thaw, which can make the brownie topping wet and the brownies soggy.

You can add festive sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of melted white chocolate. Keep the toppings simple so the chocolate and strawberry flavors remain the focus.

More dessert recipes

• If you enjoy chocolate and mint, try a batch of mint brownies.
• A double berry upside down cake is a great option when you want a fruit-filled dessert.
• Apple crumb bars are delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Cookie ice cream sandwiches are always popular with both kids and adults.
• Fresh strawberry crumb cake is another sweet recipe for strawberry lovers.

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Thanks ~ Amy