Description
Indulge in the heavenly Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and sweet roasted cherries. These fudgy treats offer a satisfying bite with every piece, making them perfect for celebrations or cozy nights at home. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed as is, these brownies are sure to impress guests and family alike. With simple steps that cater to novice bakers and sophisticated flavors that elevate any dessert table, this recipe is a must-try!
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. Let cool.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F. 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, whisk granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolk until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in melted butter and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in half of the roasted cherries and chocolate chips gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–50 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly underdone.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg