Strawberry Layer Brownies

By srumbel

These Strawberry Layer Brownies are a sinfully sweet treat. They're made up of a base of fudge brownies, topped with a layer of strawberry creme candy and a layer of chocolate ganache.
Author: Rebecca Hubbell @ Sugar & Soul

Ingredients

• Brownie Layer:
• 1 Boxed Fudge Brownie Mix, plus box indicated ingredients
• Strawberry Layer:
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 tsp red food coloring, optional
• Ganache:
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Optional Toppings:
• Chocolate Syrup
• Fresh Strawberries
• Whipped Cream

Preparation

Step 1

Brownie Layer:

Preheat oven and make brownie mix according to package instructions. Pour brownie batter into a greased or parchment lined 8x8 baking dish and bake according to package directions, usually 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Strawberry Layer:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in remaining ingredients, immediately pour over baked brownies. Spread out evenly with a rubber spatula.

Ganache:

Add chocolate chips to a medium bowl and set aside.
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until a light simmer forms, immediately pour over chocolate chips and let set for 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk until a rich chocolate ganache forms and pour over the strawberry layer, let set for 15 to 30 minutes.

OptionalToppings:

Drizzle with chocolate syrup and slice into squares. Top with a fresh sliced strawberry and whipped cream if desired.

Serves: 16