Cherry Chocolate Brownies
These Cherry Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with juicy sweet cherries. With crackly tops, gooey centers, and chewy edges, they’re a one-bowl treat made with simple ingredients.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- 8*8 Square Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder regular unsweetened or Dutch-processed
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pitted fresh cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of an 8 inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl, placed over a saucepan of simmering water or in a microwave in 30 second intervals.
- In the bowl of your mixer beat the eggs and sugar at high speed for 6-8 mins until tripled in volume and the sugar are completely dissolved.Do not rush this step as this is what gives the brownies those shiny crinkly tops.
- Slowly beat in the the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract to the whipped eggs and sugar.
- With the mixer on low stir in the flour, cocoa powder and salt until until no dry spots remain, making sure not to over mix the batter.
- Gently fold in the cherries and dark chocolate chips, if using until evenly distributed.
- Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or offset spatula. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cherries : If using frozen, no need to thaw. Just toss in a little flour to prevent sinking.
- Don't overbake : Brownies are ready when the edges are set but the center is still slightly soft.
- One-bowl recipe : For easy cleanup, everything mixes together in one large bowl.
- Enhance flavor : A touch of espresso powder or almond extract pairs beautifully with the chocolate and cherry.
- Cool completely before slicing : This helps the brownies set and gives clean edges.
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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