Description
Dive into pure indulgence with chocolate cherry brownies, where rich cocoa meets sweet, tangy cherries in a heavenly dessert. Rich chocolate layers and bursting cherry notes create an irresistible treat that will delight dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Extra chocolate chips for sprinkling
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved (or ½ cup dried cherries, rehydrated)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a toasty 350F (175C), ensuring an optimal baking environment for decadent chocolate cherry brownies.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing the surface to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, create a silky base by whisking together melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to develop a rich, uniform consistency.
- Carefully sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet ingredients, using gentle folding techniques to merge the components without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips and cherries into the batter, distributing them evenly to ensure each bite offers a delightful burst of flavor.
- Transfer the luscious batter into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly and creating an inviting surface.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional chocolate chips across the top for an extra layer of indulgence.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a toothpick test that reveals moist crumbs when inserted near the center.
- Allow the brownies to rest in the pan for 15 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly.
- Carefully transfer to a wire rack to complete cooling, then slice into perfect squares.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly warm, with an optional dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Select high-quality dark chocolate for richer, more intense brownie flavor that complements the sweet cherries.
- Drain canned or jarred cherries completely to prevent excess moisture from making brownies soggy.
- Chop cherries into smaller pieces for more even distribution throughout the batter, ensuring every bite has fruit.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these brownies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the same delicious texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg