Description
Rich, fudgy brownies studded with roasted cherries that add a deep, caramelized sweetness and a burst of tartness, creating a decadent twist on classic chocolate brownies.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss the pitted cherries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and spread them out on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes until caramelized and slightly shriveled. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the roasted cherries and chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
You can use frozen cherries; thaw and drain excess liquid before roasting.
Substitute butter with dairy-free alternatives for a dairy-free version.
Try white or milk chocolate chips or add nuts like walnuts or pecans for variation.
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat gently in the microwave for about 15 seconds to restore fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
