Fudgy Strawberry Brownies (Printable Version)
Fudgy strawberry-forward brownies finished with a glossy strawberry glaze - sweet, tender, and crowd-pleasing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 large eggs, 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)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously 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 well combined.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl; mix until the batter is smooth and fully blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until no dry pockets remain. Avoid over-mixing.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for even baking.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center retrieves a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool fully in the pan to maintain structure and moisture.
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 stand for 15 minutes to set, then cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The strawberry glaze crackles into a candy-like sheen, but inside, every square stays soft and decadent.
- They came to my rescue when I wanted a dessert that feels playful without demanding hours in the kitchen.
02 -
- If you rush the cooling step, the glaze will slide right off and make things sticky fast.
- Swapping half the puree for strawberry jam made the flavor pop in ways I didn’t expect—totally worth it.
03 -
- Measure your flour by spooning and leveling for fudgy, never cakey, results.
- Adding a pinch of salt to the glaze balances the sweetness and intensifies the strawberry flavor—just trust me on this one.