Strawberry Brownies Fudgy Spring Squares (Printable version)
Fudgy strawberry brownies with a sweet puree glaze—quick to make, tender, and bursting with berry flavor.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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, fresh or frozen, pureed and strained
→ 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)
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute leavening and seasoning evenly.
05 - Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet components, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid over-mixing to preserve a tender crumb.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula, smoothing the surface for even baking.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool fully in the pan on a wire rack to prevent crumbling when slicing.
09 - In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
10 - Spread glaze evenly over cooled brownies. Allow to set for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Strawberry brownies are secretly easier than they look thanks to a few simple prep tricks.
- Each square bursts with pure strawberry flavor, so every bite tastes like spring no matter the season.
02 -
- Trying to slice these before fully cooled always ends with a sticky mess—patience really pays off here.
- Swapping part of the puree for strawberry jam brings out even deeper berry flavors, especially if your strawberries aren’t peak sweet.
03 -
- Strain the strawberry puree if you want super smooth brownies and glaze—seeds can sneak in otherwise.
- Adding the glaze only after the brownies are completely cool keeps it from melting into the top.