Description
Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies bring rich, deep flavors straight from your home kitchen. Dark chocolate and sweet roasted cherries create a delectable dessert that sparks pure comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh cherries
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F (204°C). Arrange 2 cups halved cherries on parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar across fruit surface. Roast precisely 10 minutes until cherries soften and juices bubble.
- Combine ¾ cup flour, ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Sift thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps.
- Whip 2 large eggs, 1 egg yolk, and 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar using electric mixer. Beat on high speed for 4-5 minutes until mixture transforms into thick, pale ribbons.
- Stream 5 tablespoons melted butter and ⅓ cup vegetable oil into egg mixture while mixing on low speed. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend smoothly.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently. Incorporate 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and half of roasted cherries. Stir minimally to maintain batter’s delicate texture.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Line 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Transfer batter, spreading evenly. Distribute remaining cherries across surface.
- Bake 40-50 minutes at 325°F until edges stabilize and center produces moist crumbs when tested with toothpick.
- Allow brownies to cool completely inside pan. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes for precise cutting. Remove using parchment edges, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Check cherry ripeness to ensure maximum sweetness and flavor in the final brownie texture.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a rich, deep chocolate profile that complements the cherries.
- Gently fold cherries into batter to prevent breaking and distribute them evenly throughout the brownies.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more consistent brownie batter that bakes more evenly.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg