Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Prepare the Brownie Batter:

In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Whisk until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk again until fully incorporated.

Add Dry Ingredients:

Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix gently until no streaks of flour remain, but do not overmix.

Fold in Strawberries:

Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries. The batter will be thick and moist.

Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Cool Completely:

Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare Chocolate Ganache:

In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream until just steaming (not boiling). Pour it over the chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.

Top and Serve:

Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies. Top each square with a fresh strawberry for a beautiful finish. Let the ganache set slightly before slicing into squares.