Strawberry Brownies (Printable)
Fudgy strawberry squares with bright puree glaze - quick prep, tender moist center, ideal for spring.
# 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, strained (fresh or frozen)
→ 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)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree until fully incorporated.
03 - Blend eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture until smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and level the surface with a spatula. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center yields moist crumbs.
07 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan.
08 - In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice (if using) until glaze is smooth and pourable.
09 - Spread glaze evenly over cooled brownies. Let set for 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The strawberry glaze dries into a candied shell that crackles when you slice it—just wait for the first bite.
- The recipe is so unfussy you can prep it on a weeknight, yet it feels fancy enough for any gathering.
02 -
- If the brownies are even slightly warm, the glaze will melt and refuse to set—I've watched this happen more than once.
- Switching half the puree for jam creates a richer color and a deeper berry flavor, especially if your strawberries are bland.
03 -
- Parchment overhang makes lifting out flawless squares a breeze—no prying with knives.
- Sneak a taste of the glaze and adjust the lemon juice to match your strawberries' sweetness.