Strawberry Brownies, Fudgy Squares (Printable)
Fudgy brownie squares infused with strawberry puree and finished with a bright glaze.
# 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, fresh or frozen, pureed and strained
→ 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)
# How to Make It:
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 homogenous.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and blend until smooth and fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Take care not to over-mix.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface using a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with a few moist crumbs attached.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before glazing.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice (if using) until smooth and pourable.
10 - Spread glaze evenly over cooled brownies. Let set for 15 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The surprise burst of real strawberry flavor makes these brownies stand out at any gathering.
- They come together quickly using everyday ingredients, but deliver bakery-worthy results.
02 -
- Rushing the cooling step means the glaze melts and slides off—I learned that after my first impatient batch.
- Switching out part of the strawberry puree for jam takes the flavor up a notch; now it’s my favorite tweak.
03 -
- Measuring flour lightly keeps the brownies moist rather than dry.
- Blending the batter just until everything is incorporated preserves their fudgy middle.