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Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies: A Love Story in Dessert Form

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These Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies are a love letter in dessert form—fudgy, sweet, and infused with fresh strawberry flavor. A luscious combination of white chocolate and strawberries, topped with a dreamy strawberry icing, makes these perfect for special occasions or just indulging in a little extra sweetness.

Ingredients

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For the Strawberry Brownies:

  • 7 tablespoons (3 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, cubed
  • 6 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) strawberry purée, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
  • 1 petite pea-sized drop of pink gel food color (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour, sifted

For the Strawberry Icing:

  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons reserved strawberry purée
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure strawberry extract
  • A dash of fine sea salt

Instructions

For the Strawberry Brownies:

  1. Preheat & Prepare – Preheat the oven to 325ºF (163ºC). Line the bottom of an 8-inch heart-shaped cake pan with parchment paper and spray the insides with nonstick spray.
  2. Melt the Chocolate & Butter – In a large heat-safe bowl, melt the butter and white chocolate together. Do this carefully over a pan of barely simmering water or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time.
  3. Mix the Base – Stir in the sugar and salt until well combined.
  4. Incorporate the Eggs – Add the egg and egg yolks, whisking until smooth.
  5. Add the Strawberry Flavor – Pass the strawberry purée through a sieve to remove seeds. Set aside 2 tablespoons for the icing. Add the remaining purée to the batter and mix well.
  6. Enhance with Extracts – Stir in the vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and food coloring (if using) until fully incorporated.
  7. Fold in Flour – Gently fold in the sifted flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking.
  9. Cool Completely – Let the brownies cool in the pan before removing and icing.

For the Strawberry Icing:

  1. Make the Icing – In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, reserved strawberry purée, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and salt until smooth.
  2. Glaze & Set – Spread over the cooled brownies and let set before slicing.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Enhance the flavor by using fresh, ripe strawberries for the purée.
  • For a decorative touch, add heart-shaped sprinkles or a drizzle of melted white chocolate.

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