Description
Rich chocolate cherry brownies elevate dessert expectations with deep, complex flavors from ripe cherries and premium cocoa. Dark chocolate and sweet-tart cherries create a luxurious treat you can savor with friends or enjoy as a personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (90 g / 3.2 oz) dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
- ½ cup (65 g / 2.3 oz) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (30 g / 1 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Roast Cherries: Spread cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet, dust with sugar and vanilla extract. Roast at 375F (190C) for 10-12 minutes until softened with golden-brown edges.
- Prepare Baking Environment: Reduce oven temperature to 350F (175C). Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, creating an easy removal sling.
- Create Batter Base: Whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until silky. Blend in eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes glossy and uniform.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into wet ingredients. Fold gently to maintain a velvety texture, avoiding overmixing.
- Incorporate Chocolate and Cherries: Blend dark chocolate chips and half the roasted cherries into the brownie mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Assemble and Decorate: Pour batter into prepared dish, spreading evenly. Artfully scatter remaining roasted cherries across the top for a rustic presentation.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick reveals moist crumbs. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, letting flavors meld and texture set.
- Serve: Cut into decadent squares. Optional: Accompany with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Roast Cherries Carefully: Watch closely during roasting to prevent burning, ensuring they caramelize with golden-brown edges without turning bitter or charred.
- Prevent Overmixing: Fold dry ingredients gently to maintain a tender, fudgy brownie texture; overmixing develops gluten, resulting in tough, dense brownies.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: Select premium dark chocolate chips or chunks for rich, intense flavor that enhances the overall depth of the brownie’s taste profile.
- Check Doneness Precisely: Insert a toothpick at an angle, looking for moist crumbs rather than a completely clean stick – this guarantees a perfectly moist, decadent brownie interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg