Strawberry Brownies Recipe With Creamy Frosting

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment and lightly grease.
2. 2
   Puree 1 lb strawberries. Simmer with lemon juice and optional sugar over medium heat, stirring, until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until slightly thick.
4. 4
   Whisk cooled strawberry reduction into the wet mixture.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and optional freeze-dried strawberry powder. Fold into the wet ingredients just until no dry streaks remain.
6. 6
   Spread batter in the pan and bake 22 to 26 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick near the center shows moist crumbs.
7. 7
   Cool the pan on a rack until completely cool, about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, strawberry reduction or jam or strawberry powder, vanilla, and salt. Beat until creamy, thinning with milk as needed.
9. 9
   Frost the cooled brownies, garnish with sliced strawberries, chill 20 minutes for cleaner slices, then cut into 16 squares and serve.