Description
Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies combine rich chocolate and sweet cherries in a delightful dessert that brings pure joy to your table. Bake these brownies and watch as friends and family devour every delicious crumb with smiles and requests for seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Cherry Topping:
- 2 cups pitted fresh or frozen sweet cherries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and prep 2 cups of fresh cherries by removing the pits. Toss the cherries with 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp cornstarch.
- Spread the cherry mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes, creating a concentrated, jammy texture. Let the cherries cool completely.
- Reduce your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal.
- Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in 1¾ cups granulated sugar until the mixture looks glossy and smooth.
- Add 4 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Whisk thoroughly until completely incorporated and slightly frothy.
- Stir in 1 cup cocoa powder, ¾ tsp salt, and ½ tsp baking powder. Mix until the dry ingredients are fully blended.
- Gently fold in 1 cup all-purpose flour, being careful not to overmix. Incorporate ½ cup chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, creating an even layer. Distribute the roasted cherries across the top, leaving some whole for visual appeal.
- Use a knife to create gentle swirls, allowing cherries to peek through the chocolate surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted near the center shows a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. This helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Lift the brownies out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 9-12 squares, cleaning your knife between cuts for neat edges.
Notes
- Roast cherries until they’re slightly caramelized and juicy for deeper flavor complexity in your brownies.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate chips to enhance the rich chocolate base and complement the sweet-tart roasted cherries.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurement.
- Refrigerate brownies for an hour before cutting to get cleaner, more precise slices that showcase the beautiful cherry swirls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 124 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg