Fudgy chocolate brownies layered with glossy ganache and fresh strawberry halves.
7 oz semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 tbsp cocoa powder
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt chocolate and butter, whisk in cocoa powder.
3. Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt together briefly.
4. Combine chocolate mixture and wet ingredients, then stir in flour.
5. Pour batter into pan, bake 30-35 mins until set.
6. Cool completely. Arrange strawberries on top.
7. Make ganache: melt chocolate with cream; pour over strawberries.
8. Let set, slice, serve.
Substitute bittersweet chocolate if preferred.
Use gluten-free flour for allergy-friendly version.
Brownies freeze well up to two months.
Best served day of assembly for freshest texture.