I'm not one to brag, but please, let me brag.
Someone told me that my brownies are better than any relationship they've ever been in. I'm thinking back to some of the poor souls I've dated, and I definitely should have passed on the guy and taken the fudgey brownie instead. Many times, actually. My brownies are exceeding in richness (unlike some of the men I've dated), and their chewiness and charm knows no bounds (unlike most of the men I've dated).
If Prince Charming isn't on your horizon this Valentine's Day, I say my brownies are a better substitute. Don't settle for a dud who forgets to make a reservation and rushes you through dinner, hoping you won't order dessert. Stay home and hang out with my brownies instead. You'll be happier. Trust me. A sure thing is always better than taking a chance.
My brownies (like always) are made in a standard-size 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. When you cut them down the middle, you get two large bakery-sized brownies. Sure, you can slice them smaller and get 4 medium-sized brownies, but there's really no need. You know you're going to eat half, so just go ahead and do it. I'm here for you when it's over.
My sweet neighbor gave me a precious jar of her strawberry jam from this summer. Maybe I'm a simple girl, but I'd rather have a homemade jar of jam made with home-grown strawberries than roses any day. When she brought me the jar, I immediately opened it and started eating it with a spoon. Swirling it into brownies and making a glaze for the top was my second thought.
So, let's recap: brownies > most men. Unless you found your Prince Charming. If so, I'd recommend sharing these brownies with him.
Small batch brownies for 3 or 4 topped with strawberry jam swirl and strawberry glaze. I use a bread loaf pan to make small batch brownies. You'll get 4 brownies. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Strawberry Swirl Brownies
Ingredients
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Instructions
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 255Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
That glaze is to die for!
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
Brownies are my favorite dessert ever to exist. And if these are better than any relationship, I want to date them immediately.
Annalise @ Completely Delicious says
Strawberries + chocolate, my favorite combo! Love these brownies!
Jessica @ Golden Brown and Delicious says
These look amazing. I LOVE strawberries and chocolate, and these brownies are perfection!
heather @french press says
jam and a spoon make me SO very happy, but a brownie to go with that jam is even better!
Ailish says
Oh wow these look so good! I'm totally going to make a batch or two for the lab I work in, because even us single nerds deserve a little love. Haha!
Julia @ Sprinkled With Jules says
It's like chocolate covered strawberries in brownie form! Perfect!
Julia says
Here I was thinking I needed to find a date for V-Day. Done...and...done. I'll eat the whole loaf pan, thankyouverymuch ;)
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
I do have a prince charming in my life but I want these brownies anyway!
Danae @ recipe runner says
These brownies are fabulous Christina! I'm all about sweet jam swirled into a chewy chocolatey brownie! You are totally right too, no need to cut into 4 pieces, right down the center will work just fine for me!