Description
A quick and easy dessert that combines rich brownies with fresh strawberries and a creamy white chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- A pinch kosher salt
- 10 Tbsp unsalted butter (cut into 1/2″ pieces)
- 6 oz white chocolate melts (170 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (250 g)
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into powder, optional)
- 1 cup strawberry puree (140 g)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Drops pink gel food coloring
- 8 oz white chocolate melts (240 g)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 to 5 fresh strawberries (thinly sliced, optional)
- Freeze-dried strawberries (crushed into powder, optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened like strawberry jam, about 12-15 minutes. Puree and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9″ square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and 6 oz white chocolate in a heatproof bowl in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- In a stand mixer, beat eggs, egg yolk, granulated sugar, and freeze-dried strawberries (if using) until pale and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and 1 cup cooled strawberry puree. Gradually add melted chocolate until smooth.
- Switch to paddle attachment, sift in flour, kosher salt, and baking powder. Beat until just combined and add pink food coloring until desired hue.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are browned and a tester comes out clean. Cool in pan.
- For the ganache, melt 8 oz white chocolate and heavy cream until smooth and stir in 1/4 cup reserved strawberry puree. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Decorate with sliced fresh strawberries and crushed freeze-dried strawberries if desired.
Notes
These brownies can be served warm or at room temperature. Pair them with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg