Strawberry Brownies, Fudgy Squares (Print Version)
Fudgy strawberry-swirled squares with a glossy glaze, simple to mix, bake, and share.
# 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)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree with a whisk until fully combined.
03 - Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the wet mixture and whisk until smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool fully in the pan.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry puree and optional lemon juice until glaze is smooth and pourable.
10 - Spread glaze over the cooled brownies, allow to set for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- When you cut into these, you’ll find gorgeous, fudgy squares with a real punch of strawberry—it’s like spring in every bite.
- I keep coming back to this recipe because it’s so easy to whip up and the pretty color always gets people talking.
02 -
- If you rush the cooling, the glaze will slide right off and make a sticky mess—I learned this the hard way one impatient afternoon.
- Using cold eggs makes the batter seize up and toughen, so always bake with room temperature eggs for the perfect texture.
03 -
- Add a handful of chopped freeze-dried strawberries for intense pops of flavor and color.
- Test with a toothpick—pull them out when you see a few moist crumbs for maximum fudginess.