🍫🍓 Chocolate Brownie Topped with Chocolate Sauce and Fresh Strawberries
This Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Sauce and Fresh Strawberries is a rich, indulgent dessert featuring a fudgy chocolate brownie base, silky chocolate drizzle, and juicy fresh strawberries. The combination of deep chocolate flavor and bright berry freshness makes it a perfect café-style treat.
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Prep Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Bake: 25–35 minutes
- Total: About 50 minutes
Servings
9–12 brownies
Ingredients
Fudgy Brownies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder together.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Stir in flour, salt, and espresso powder.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter into the pan.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes until the center is set but still fudgy.
- Cool before slicing.
2. Prepare Chocolate Sauce
- Heat heavy cream until warm (do not boil).
- Pour over chocolate chips.
- Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Add vanilla and salt.
3. Prepare Strawberries
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice if desired.
- Let sit for 10 minutes to release their juices.
4. Assemble
- Place brownie pieces on serving plates.
- Drizzle generously with chocolate sauce.
- Top with fresh strawberries.
- Add whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Serving Ideas
- 🍦 Vanilla ice cream
- 🥛 Cold milk
- 🍫 Extra chocolate shavings
- 🌿 Fresh mint garnish
Variations
🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie
Add:
- Cream cheese swirl before baking
- Extra strawberries on top
🍫 Triple Chocolate Brownie
Add:
- White chocolate chips
- Milk chocolate chunks
- Dark chocolate chips
🍨 Brownie Sundae
Top with:
- Ice cream
- Chocolate sauce
- Strawberries
- Whipped cream
Storage
- Brownies: Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Chocolate sauce: Refrigerate up to 1 week; warm before serving.
- Add strawberries just before serving for the freshest texture.
Tips for Perfect Brownies
- Do not overbake—slightly underdone brownies stay fudgy.
- Use good-quality cocoa and chocolate for deeper flavor.
- Let brownies cool before cutting for clean edges.
- A pinch of salt enhances the chocolate and strawberry flavors