Strawberry Ganache Brownies (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Brownie

01 - 18.3 ounce box brownie mix
02 - 3.9 ounce box chocolate pudding mix
03 - ⅔ cup whole milk
04 - ½ cup vegetable oil
05 - 2 large eggs

→ For the Topping

06 - 1 cup fresh strawberries (about ½ of a 1 pound package), hulled and cut in half
07 - 12 ounce (3 4-ounce) bars semi-sweet baking chocolate
08 - 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
09 - 2 tbsp salted butter

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper
02 - Mix the brownie mix, pudding mix, milk, vegetable oil, and large eggs together in a large bowl either by hand or with a mixer until fully combined
03 - Pour into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top
04 - Bake in the oven for 34-37 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean
05 - Let the brownies cool completely before topping. It will take anywhere from 30-45 minutes. Do not remove from the baking pan
06 - Once brownies have completely cooled, add an even layer of strawberries (flat side down) on the top and set aside
07 - To prepare the chocolate ganache, place the semi-sweet chocolate bars in a medium sized, heat safe bowl. Set aside
08 - In a small saucepan, heat the cream and salted butter over medium heat. Stir continuously while heating until the butter has melted and then let cook until the mixture starts to slightly bubble on the edges of the saucepan, about 3 minutes
09 - Remove the pan from the heat and immediately pour the cream mixture over the chocolate in the heat safe bowl. Make sure the chocolate is completely covered by the cream mixture
10 - Let the cream and chocolate chips sit for 5 minutes before stirring. Then stir until the chocolate has completely combined and you are left with a smooth, shiny ganache
11 - Pour the ganache evenly over the strawberries topping the brownie. Tap the pan against the counter to release any air bubbles
12 - Set the brownies aside to allow the chocolate ganache to set. It should take about 90 minutes at room temperature or 30 minutes in the refrigerator
13 - Once the ganache has set, cut the brownies into squares and serve

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Let brownies cool completely before adding strawberries
02 - Ganache can set at room temperature or in refrigerator
03 - For cleaner cuts, refrigerate before slicing

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