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Heart-Shaped Brownie Sandwiches with Strawberry Cream Recipe

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Delight in these Heart-Shaped Brownie Sandwiches filled with a luscious strawberry cream. This recipe combines fudgy, chocolatey brownies cut into charming heart shapes with a smooth and fruity strawberry cream cheese filling, perfect for a romantic dessert or a special treat.

Ingredients

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Brownie

  • 3 oz (115 gr) unsalted butter
  • 2 oz (60 gr) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup (200 gr) sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (65 gr) all-purpose flour

Strawberry Cream Filling

  • 1 oz (30 gr) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30 gr) powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons pureed strawberries
  • 1 oz (30 ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate: In a large saucepan over low heat, gently melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate together, stirring until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add sugar: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sugar thoroughly to blend it into the chocolate mixture.
  4. Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Whisk the mixture until everything is well incorporated and smooth.
  5. Add flour: Sift the all-purpose flour over the chocolate mixture and gently fold it in until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  6. Bake brownies: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly into a thin layer. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool brownies: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.
  8. Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add strawberry puree: Stir in the pureed strawberries until the mixture is well blended and uniform in color.
  10. Whip cream: In a separate clean bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, which means it holds shape but still has a soft, smooth texture.
  11. Fold whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese and strawberry mixture until fully incorporated without deflating the cream.
  12. Cut brownies: Using a cookie cutter, cut the cooled brownies into hearts or your preferred shapes. This recipe yields about 14 hearts (1 3/4 to 2 inches each).
  13. Fill brownies: Fill a pastry bag with the strawberry cream mixture. Pipe the cream generously onto half of the brownie hearts.
  14. Assemble sandwiches: Top the filled brownie hearts with the remaining brownie shapes to form sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere.
  15. Chill sandwiches: Store the assembled brownie sandwiches in the refrigerator until they are chilled and firm, approximately 30 minutes.
  16. Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the brownie sandwiches with powdered sugar for a finishing touch and enjoy the delightful combination of fudgy brownie and fresh strawberry mousse.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen, thawed, and pureed strawberries if fresh are not available.
  • Be careful not to overbake the brownies to maintain a fudgy texture ideal for sandwiching.
  • Leftover brownie scraps make a delicious snack or can be crumbled over ice cream.
  • Store the assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for best freshness.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut-based alternatives.

Keywords: brownie sandwiches, strawberry cream, heart-shaped brownies, dessert, chocolate brownies, cream cheese filling, romantic dessert

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