Description
Rich chocolate cherry brownies deliver pure dessert magic with elegant French-inspired flavors. Indulgent dark chocolate and sweet cherries create a luxurious treat you’ll savor until the last delightful crumb.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×9-inch baking pan with a light layer of grease.
- Combine melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a uniform consistency.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder directly into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips and chopped cherries into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a level surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares.
- For best texture and flavor, let brownies rest for an additional 15-20 minutes after cooling to set fully.
Notes
- Ensure butter is completely melted and cooled to room temperature for smooth, even mixing.
- Carefully fold cherries and chocolate chips to prevent overmixing, which can make brownies tough.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- To enhance cherry flavor, soak chopped cherries in kirsch or cherry liqueur before adding to batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg