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Decadent Strawberry Shortcake Brownies Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Fresh Whipped Cream

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A rich, fudgy brownie layered with juicy strawberries and topped with fresh whipped cream, blending the best of strawberry shortcake and brownies into a quick and easy dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups (165g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups (about 300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: zest of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy, about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be thick and fudgy.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula, smoothing the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; a few moist crumbs are ideal.
  5. While the brownies bake, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let them macerate for at least 15 minutes.
  6. Using a chilled bowl and beaters, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using, then continue whipping until stiff peaks appear. Avoid overwhipping.
  7. Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the macerated strawberries evenly over the top, then dollop or pipe generous amounts of fresh whipped cream.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving for fullest flavor.

Notes

Melt butter gently to avoid cooking eggs prematurely. Fold dry ingredients gently to keep brownies tender. Macerate strawberries for at least 15 minutes for best flavor. Whip cream until stiff peaks form but do not overwhip. Cool brownies completely before assembling to prevent melting the cream. Refrigerate assembled dessert up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.

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