Strawberry Frosted Heart Shaped Brownies Recipe
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Frosted Heart Shaped Brownies for a sweet treat that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Rich, chocolatey brownies topped with a luscious strawberry frosting, these heart-shaped delights are sure to impress your loved ones!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Yield: 12 heart-shaped brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the strawberry frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1 tablespoon milk (plus more if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the brownie batter: Whisk melted butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Pour into pan and bake.
- Prepare the strawberry frosting: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, strawberry powder, milk, and vanilla. Mix until fluffy, adding more milk if needed. Add food coloring if desired.
- Assemble the brownies: Cut out heart shapes from the brownies, frost with strawberry frosting, and decorate with sprinkles. Chill briefly or serve.
Notes
- Save brownie scraps for trifles or ice cream toppings.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, use strawberry extract or add jam to the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
