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Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Brownies

17/11/2023

I’ll add an Italian touch to this delicious recipe of dark chocolate and strawberry brownies. Let’s imagine giving it a Mediterranean hint by adding a pinch of sea salt to enhance the chocolate’s flavor.

Ingredients

  • 200 g of good quality dark chocolate
  • 150 g of unsalted butter
  • 3 medium-sized eggs
  • 150 g of granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch of fine sea salt
  • 100 g of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 150 g of fresh strawberries, cut into small pieces
  • Icing sugar for decorating (optional)
  • Some fresh mint leaves for decorating (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a square baking pan (about 20x20 cm) by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate with the butter in a double boiler, being careful not to overheat the water. Stir until you have a smooth and homogeneous cream, then let it cool down.
  3. In a bowl, use a whisk to beat the eggs with the sugar until you have a fluffy and light mixture. Add the pinch of sea salt.
  4. Gently fold the cooled melted chocolate into the egg and sugar mixture.
  5. Sift the flour and baking powder and add them to the mixture, stirring with a spatula with upward movements so as not to deflate the mixture.
  6. Add the diced strawberries and gently mix to distribute them evenly.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, leveling the surface with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean but still slightly moist (the brownies should stay soft in the center).
  9. Allow to cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares. Dust with icing sugar and decorate with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Curiosity

Brownies are a classic American dessert that originated at the end of the 19th century. Legend has it that brownies were created by mistake when a chef forgot to add baking powder to his chocolate dessert. The version with strawberries adds a summery and fresh note to this dessert that is traditionally very rich and dense.

These dark chocolate and strawberry brownies are a perfect marriage of sweet and tart and are ideal for the end of a meal or a special occasion. Enjoy your meal!

Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Brownies