Description
Star-Spangled Brownies are the ultimate festive dessert, perfect for celebrating patriotic occasions like the Fourth of July. These fudgy chocolate delights are topped with fluffy whipped cream and a vibrant mix of strawberries and blueberries, creating a stunning presentation that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these brownies will bring a touch of magic to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with granulated sugar, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly before whisking in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or slightly sticky for fudginess.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares. Top each brownie with whipped cream and decorate with strawberries and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg