Strawberry Swirl Chocolate Brownies (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate brownies swirled with tangy strawberry puree for a fudgy, fruity dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Strawberry Swirl

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Brownie Batter

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
05 - 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries break down and mixture thickens. Mash with a fork or blend until smooth. Set aside to cool.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
04 - Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until glossy and well combined.
05 - Sift in flour and cocoa powder; fold gently until just incorporated.
06 - Spread brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of strawberry puree over batter. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl puree into brownie mixture for a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in pan, then lift out and cut into squares.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The fudgy chocolate base balances the tart sweetness of fresh strawberries in every bite
  • These brownies look incredibly impressive but come together in under an hour
  • The marbled swirl makes them look like they came from a fancy bakery
02 -
  • The strawberry puree must be completely cooled before swirling, otherwise it will sink to the bottom of the pan while baking
  • Insert your toothpick into the chocolate portion, not the swirl, when testing for doneness since the strawberry stays moist
  • These brownies continue to fudgify as they cool, so resist cutting into them while they are still warm
03 -
  • Fold a half cup of chocolate chips into the batter before baking for pockets of melted chocolate throughout
  • Use really ripe, sweet strawberries since they will cook down and their flavor will concentrate

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