What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey?

Fudgy brownies have more fat and less flour, plus shorter baking time. Cakey ones use more flour and sometimes baking powder.

Are Sweetheart strawberries good?

Yes, they’re known for their bright color and natural sweetness, perfect for puréeing into dessert batters.

What are the 5 ingredient brownies?

Those are simpler versions using just butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa, and flour but this recipe’s real strawberries make it extra special.

What is the secret to making good brownies?

Mix until just combined and never overbake. A few moist crumbs mean fudgy perfection every time.

Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies | Amazing Valentine’s Treat

Name: Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies | Amazing Valentine’s Treat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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-size drop pink gel food coloring (optional); 1 1/2 cups (6 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour, sifted; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons reserved strawberry purée; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for icing); 1/4 teaspoon pure strawberry extract (for icing); Dash of fine sea salt (for icing)

Description

Rich, fudgy Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies with real strawberry purée, creamy white chocolate, and a pink strawberry icing. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any sweet occasion.

Ingredients

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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-size drop pink gel food coloring (optional)

1 1/2 cups (6 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour, sifted

3/4 cup (3 ounces) powdered sugar, sifted

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons reserved strawberry purée

1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for icing)

1/4 teaspoon pure strawberry extract (for icing)

Dash of fine sea salt (for icing)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325ºF and line an 8-inch heart-shaped or round pan with parchment paper and nonstick spray.

2. Melt butter and white chocolate gently over simmering water or in short microwave bursts, stirring between each.

3. Mix in sugar and salt until smooth.

4. Whisk in the egg and yolks until fully blended.

5. Strain strawberry purée to remove seeds and set aside 2 tablespoons for the icing.

6. Add the remaining purée, vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and optional food coloring to the batter.

7. Fold in sifted flour until combined.

8. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.

9. Cool completely before icing.

10. For icing: whisk powdered sugar, melted butter, reserved purée, vanilla and strawberry extracts, and salt until smooth.

11. Spread the icing evenly over cooled brownies.

Notes

Do not overbake; a few moist crumbs mean the brownies are done.

Strawberry purée is made by blending clean, hulled, quartered strawberries.

Melt white chocolate gently to avoid overheating.

Baking at 325ºF ensures even cooking, especially in heart-shaped pans.

Food coloring is optional and adds a pretty pink hue.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Valentine’s Day Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: Not specified
Sugar: Not specified
Sodium: Not specified
Fat: Not specified
Saturated Fat: Not specified
Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: Not specified
Fiber: Not specified
Protein: Not specified
Cholesterol: Not specified