Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies, a perfect treat for any chocolate lover. These brownies boast a rich fudgy texture complemented by the sweet burst of roasted cherries, making them an irresistible dessert for celebrations or cozy nights at home. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed as a stand-alone treat, this recipe is simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Elevate your dessert game with these luscious brownies that beautifully combine classic chocolate flavors with vibrant fruit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherries (washed, pitted, and halved)
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread halved cherries on the sheet, sprinkle with sugar, and roast for about 10 minutes until softened. Allow to cool.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan by spraying it with non-stick spray and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolk on high speed until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture until combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Fold in half of the roasted cherries and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–50 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly underdone.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg