Ingredients

Fudge Brownie Mix,1 box, plus box indicated ingredients

2tbspunsalted butter

½tspstrawberry extract

2tbspheavy cream

2cupsconfectioners’ sugar

¼tspred food coloring,optional

¾cupdark chocolate chips

½cupheavy cream

chocolate syrup

fresh strawberries

whipped cream

Preparation

Preheat the oven and make the brownie mix according to package instructions.

Pour brownie batter into a greased or parchment lined 8 x 8-inch baking dish, then bake according to package directions.

Remove from the oven, then let cool completely.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the strawberry extract, heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and red food coloring.

Pour the strawberry layer over the baked brownies. Spread out evenly with a rubber spatula.

Add the chocolate chips to a medium bowl, then set aside.

Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until a light simmer forms.

Pour the chocolate chips in, then let set for 4 to 5 minutes.

Whisk until a rich chocolate ganache forms.

Pour the ganache over the strawberry layer, then let set for 15 to 30 minutes.

Drizzle the brownies with chocolate syrup, then slice into squares.

Top with a fresh sliced strawberry and whipped cream, if desired.

Serve, and enjoy!