Strawberry Fudge Squares (Printable Version)

Decadent chocolate squares paired with fresh strawberries and a smooth, creamy ganache. A sweet twist on classic strawberry desserts.

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 2 cups sugar
02 - 1 cup butter (unsalted, 2 sticks)
03 - 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 4 eggs (large)
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ For the Top Layer

09 - 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved after removing stems
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Steps:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Get a 9×13-inch baking dish ready by lining it with parchment paper and letting some paper hang over the edges for easy removal later.
02 - Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the sugar, then whisk until combined. Crack in the eggs and add the vanilla, continuing to whisk until smooth. In another bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry mix into the wet mixture until just combined.
03 - Evenly pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking to see if a toothpick stuck in the center comes out with wet crumbs attached—not fully dry. Let the brownie layer cool in the pan once baked.
04 - After the brownie layer cools down completely, carefully arrange the halved strawberries across the entire top.
05 - Combine the chocolate chips with the cream in a bowl safe for the microwave. Heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between intervals, until it's smooth and melted.
06 - Spread the ganache over the strawberries, making sure everything is coated evenly.
07 - Pop the finished dessert in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour so the ganache can firm up. Lift the brownies by tugging the parchment paper, then cut them into pieces.

# Notes:

01 - You can skip the strawberries if you’re not into them—it’s still amazing!
02 - Refrigerate for three days max to keep it fresh.
03 - Want a richer chocolate flavor? Replace the semi-sweet chips with dark chocolate.

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