Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies. These fudgy brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream, perfectly infused with the sweet, robust flavor of roasted cherries. The combination of rich chocolate and juicy fruit creates an irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in. Simple enough for novice bakers, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them on their own; either way, these brownies will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
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 and spread halved cherries on it. Sprinkle with sugar and roast for about 10 minutes until softened. Let 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 until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolk on high speed until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Mix in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Fold in half of the roasted cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–50 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly underdone.
- Allow to cool completely 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: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg