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Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies

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These Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a luscious strawberry layer! Made with real strawberries and chocolate, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or anytime you want a sweet, chocolatey treat.

Ingredients

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For the Brownies:

  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

For the Strawberry Layer:

  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water

For the Chocolate Drizzle:

  • ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.

2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter

  1. In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, then mix until combined.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

3️⃣ Bake the Brownies

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let cool completely before adding the strawberry layer.

4️⃣ Prepare the Strawberry Layer

  1. In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  2. Add the cornstarch mixture, cook for 1-2 more minutes, until thickened.
  3. Let cool slightly, then spread evenly over the cooled brownies.

5️⃣ Add the Chocolate Drizzle

  • Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Drizzle over the strawberry layer.

6️⃣ Chill & Serve

  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
  • Slice into squares or heart shapes, and enjoy!

Notes

🍓 No Fresh Strawberries? Use strawberry jam instead.
🍫 Extra Decadent? Add chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
🌱 Gluten-Free? Swap flour for almond or gluten-free flour.
❤️ Heart-Shaped? Use a cookie cutter for adorable heart brownies!

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