Fudgy Strawberry Brownie Bars
A dense and fudgy strawberry dessert bar made with rich browned butter and finished with a naturally vibrant strawberry glaze.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Whisk
- sifter
Ingredients
- 1 cup browned butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry reduction
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup strawberry powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Let it cool slightly.
- Whisk the browned butter and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs, egg yolk, vanilla, and strawberry reduction, whisking until glossy.
- Sift in flour and strawberry powder, then fold gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Do not overbake.
- Allow the bars to cool completely. Mix powdered sugar and strawberry puree, then spread over the top as a glaze.
Notes
Using browned butter adds a deep, nutty flavor that elevates these bars. Be sure to sift the strawberry powder for a smooth texture and avoid overbaking to keep the bars soft and fudgy.