Roasted Cherry Brownies (Printable)
Fudgy chocolate squares studded with sweet roasted cherries for a rich, decadent dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Roasted Cherries
01 - 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
02 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Brownie Batter
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
05 - 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
12 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss pitted and halved cherries with 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes, until juicy and slightly caramelized. Let cool.
03 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
04 - In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt butter and chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
05 - Whisk in granulated and brown sugars, followed by eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla and salt.
06 - Sift in flour and cocoa powder, and gently fold until just combined.
07 - Fold in most of the roasted cherries, reserving a few for topping.
08 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Scatter reserved cherries over the surface.
09 - Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
10 - Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The roasted cherries create these pockets of tart sweetness that make every bite feel like discovering a little treasure
- These brownies strike that perfect balance between fudgy and cakey that so many recipes miss
02 -
- Start checking for doneness at the 23 minute mark, because these continue baking as they cool and you want that fudgy center, not a dry cake
- Let these cool completely in the pan before slicing, I know it's torture but warm brownies crumble and we want clean squares
03 -
- Freeze pitted cherries in season and you can make these year round, just thaw and drain them well before roasting
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the chocolate from seizing when you add the eggs