These homemade strawberry brownies are fresh, festive, and bursting with real strawberry flavor! The white chocolate strawberry flavor is unforgettable. These are so fun for Valentine’s Day, gender reveal parties, baby showers, Easter, and more. Everybody loves them!

Strawberry brownies.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • These strawberry brownies are naturally pink!
  • The strawberry glaze is creamy and sweet.
  • This is such a fun twist on brownies.
  • Try these Ube Brownies and these Strawberry Crumble Bars too!
  • They are great for many occasions all year long.
  • Serve with chocolate or vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • This recipe can be made with gluten free ingredients.
  • Check out these Strawberry Cookies for another fun berry dessert!

Ingredients & Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for strawberry brownies. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.

Use high quality white chocolate that melts easily.

Use unsalted butter. Stir together with the white chocolate until smooth and creamy.

Use two full eggs and one egg yolk. Do not make this recipe without eggs. If you are vegan, make these Vegan Brownies!

Granulated sugar adds sweetness.

Vanilla extract adds a warm and homemade flavor.

Use either all purpose flour or gluten free flour. For these photos, I used gluten free flour.

Add in a pinch of sea salt to balance out the sweetness.

Add the freeze dried strawberries to a food processor. Blend until finely ground. This adds a delicious strawberry flavor!

For the glaze, use powdered sugar, any type of milk, and ground freeze dried strawberries.

Ingredients for strawberry brownies.

Taste & Texture

These white chocolate strawberry brownies taste like strawberries, white chocolate, and strawberry icing!

They are rich, decadent, fudgy, and flavorful.

How to Make

Step 1

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter and melted white chocolate.

White chocolate and butter.

Step 3

Add in the eggs, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla. Stir vigorously until light and frothy.

Melted white chocolate in glass bowl.

Step 4

Add the freeze dried strawberries to a food processor. Process until finely ground. Fold in the flour, salt, and ground freeze dried strawberries. Stir together.

Pink batter in bowl.

Step 5

Transfer this batter to the lined pan. Bake for 25 to 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with only moist crumbs.

Step 6

Once the brownies have fully cooled, make the glaze. Process the freeze dried strawberries until finely ground. Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and ground freeze dried strawberries in a small bowl. If needed, add another drop of milk to achieve a creamy consistency.

Pink glaze in bowl.

Step 7

Lastly, spread the glaze on top of the brownies. Slice and serve!

Glazed strawberry brownies.

Expert Tips & Tricks

Follow these tips and tricks to make the best strawberry brownies.

First, use high quality white chocolate that easily melts. Do not burn or overheat.

Use either all purpose flour or gluten free flour.

Process the freeze dried strawberries until finely ground.

To make the icing thinner, add slightly more milk.

To make the icing thicker, add slightly more powdered sugar.

Allow the brownies to fully cool before frosting.

Close up of strawberry brownies.

How to Serve & Store

Serve these homemade strawberry brownies by themselves or with a scoop of ice cream!

They pair well with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream.

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. If you do not add the glaze, feel free to store at room temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I add frosting on top?

Sure! Feel free to use traditional frosting for these strawberry brownies.

Can I add strawberries to the batter?

I do not recommend doing so. The batter becomes too moist.

Can I replace the freeze dried strawberries?

No, do not replace the freeze dried strawberries. They are very important in this recipe.

Stack of strawberry brownies.

Equipment Needed

Hand Mixer: Use a hand mixer to combine the ingredients.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer: For an easier option, mix with this stand mixer.

Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets: These pre-cut parchment paper sheets are so handy!

Pyrex 3 Glass Mixing Bowls: These are my favorite mixing bowls for baking.

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Strawberry brownies.

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These homemade strawberry brownies are rich, sweet, bright, and delicious! They are filled with plenty of real strawberry flavor. The pink strawberry glaze is the perfect topping!
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Ingredients

Strawberry Brownies

Strawberry Glaze

Instructions 

  • First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter and melted white chocolate.
  • Add in the eggs, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla. Stir vigorously until light and frothy.
  • Add the freeze dried strawberries to a food processor. Process until finely ground. Fold in the flour, salt, and ground freeze dried strawberries. Stir together.
  • Transfer this batter to the lined pan. Bake for 25 to 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with only moist crumbs.
  • Once the brownies have fully cooled, make the glaze. Process the freeze dried strawberries until finely ground. Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and ground freeze dried strawberries in a small bowl. If needed, add another drop of milk to achieve a creamy consistency.
  • Finally, spread the glaze on top of the brownies. Slice and serve!

Notes

  • Use high quality white chocolate that melts well.
  • Both regular all purpose flour and gluten free flour work well.
  • Do not replace the freeze dried strawberries with fresh strawberries.
  • Finely ground freeze dried strawberries are vital to this recipe.
  • To make the glaze thinner, add more milk.  To make the glaze thicker, add more powdered sugar.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Calories: 381kcal, Carbohydrates: 68g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 59mg, Sodium: 24mg, Potassium: 499mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 54g, Vitamin A: 318IU, Vitamin C: 395mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 8mg

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