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Cupid’s Strawberry Brownie Board

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A luscious, shareable brownie board featuring fudgy chocolate brownies topped with fresh strawberries and a tangy cream cheese drizzle, perfect for cozy gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and melted butter until glossy and smooth.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. While baking, prepare the cream cheese drizzle by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack (about 45 minutes).
  11. Slice the brownies into 1.5-inch (4 cm) squares and arrange on a serving board.
  12. Top the brownies evenly with halved strawberries.
  13. Drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries and brownies using a spoon or piping bag.
  14. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Espresso powder enhances chocolate flavor without coffee taste. Use a zip-top bag for neat cream cheese drizzle. Assemble board just before serving to keep strawberries fresh. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free milk.

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