White Chocolate Strawberry Brownies (Printable Version)

Rich and chewy white chocolate brownies with freeze-dried strawberry bursts for a sweet, tart flavor.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Butter and Chocolate

01 - 168 g unsalted butter, chopped
02 - 226 g high quality white chocolate, chopped

→ Eggs and Flavoring

03 - 2 whole eggs
04 - 2 egg yolks
05 - 15 ml vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 250 g granulated white sugar
07 - 219 g all-purpose flour
08 - 3/4 tsp salt
09 - 50 g freeze-dried strawberries

→ Frosting

10 - 270 g powdered sugar
11 - 30-45 ml whole milk
12 - 5 g freeze-dried strawberries

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C.
02 - Melt the unsalted butter and white chocolate together, stirring until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the whole eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
04 - Add vanilla extract to the egg mixture and combine.
05 - Pour the melted white chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until fully combined.
06 - In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
08 - Gently fold in 50 g of freeze-dried strawberries into the batter.
09 - Pour the batter into a greased and floured 23x33 cm baking pan.
10 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
11 - Allow the baked goods to cool completely before applying frosting.
12 - Combine powdered sugar, 5 g freeze-dried strawberries, and whole milk; mix until smooth.
13 - Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
14 - Cut into squares and serve.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use high-quality white chocolate to enhance flavor.
02 - Avoid overbaking; centers should remain slightly soft.
03 - Freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without moisture—do not substitute with fresh strawberries.