Fresh Strawberry Brownies from Scratch
These Fresh Strawberry Brownies are made from scratch with real strawberries, butter, and a hint of lemon for brightness. Topped with a simple vanilla glaze, these soft and chewy bars are the perfect spring or summer dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries washed, hulled, and puréed (you’ll reduce it to 1/2 cup)
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure strawberry extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure lemon extract optional, but gives a citrus brightness
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- drops red or pink food coloring optional, for that pretty rosy hue
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk or more, to desired consistency
- pure vanilla extract 1/4–1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Purée fresh strawberries and reduce to 1/2 cup.
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar together until combined.
- Add eggs and extracts, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, then stir in food coloring if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow brownies to cool before glazing.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract for glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over the brownies before serving.
Notes
These Fresh Strawberry Brownies are made from scratch with real strawberries, butter, and a hint of lemon for brightness. Topped with a simple vanilla glaze, these soft and chewy bars are the perfect spring or summer dessert.
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