Roasted Cherry Brownies
Experience the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries with these indulgent Roasted Cherry Brownies. These decadent treats feature fudgy brownies studded with juicy roasted cherries, creating a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Reason to Try Roasted Cherry Brownies
Roasted Cherry Brownies offer a unique twist on traditional brownies, adding a burst of fruity flavor and natural sweetness from the roasted cherries. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or a fan of fresh fruit, these brownies are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you coming back for more.
Ingredients Summary
Cherries:
- Sweet cherries
- Granulated sugar
Brownies:
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Vegetable oil
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- Kosher salt
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these Roasted Cherry Brownies as a decadent dessert served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. They also make a delightful addition to dessert platters or potluck gatherings.
Storage Info
Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. For longer storage, wrap the brownies tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing. Thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Techniques or Tips
- Ensure the cherries are pitted and halved before roasting to ensure they release their juices and flavor into the brownies.
- Whisk the egg mixture for the brownies until it becomes lightened in color and doubled in size to ensure a light and fluffy texture.
- Fold the roasted cherries and chocolate chips into the brownie batter gently to avoid deflating the mixture.
- Use a toothpick to test the brownies for doneness, ensuring it comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Variation
Experiment with different types of chocolate chips such as dark chocolate or white chocolate for a variation in flavor. You can also add chopped nuts such as walnuts or almonds for added texture and crunch.
FAQs about Roasted Cherry Brownies
Can I use frozen cherries instead of fresh cherries? Yes, you can use frozen cherries if fresh cherries are not available. Thaw and drain them before halving and roasting.
Can I omit the cocoa powder and use melted chocolate instead? While cocoa powder provides the rich chocolate flavor in these brownies, you can experiment with using melted chocolate instead. Adjust the amount of melted chocolate and flour accordingly to achieve the desired consistency.
Roasted Cherry Brownies
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Stand mixer with whisk attachment
- 9x9 baking dish
Ingredients
- Cherries:
- - 2 cups sweet cherries 276 g, pitted and halved
- - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Brownies:
- - 1 ¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips 227.5 g, divided
- - ¾ cup vegetable oil 163.5 g
- - 1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
- - ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar 133 g
- - 3 large eggs at room temperature
- - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour 125 g
- - 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder 118 g
- - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Cherries:
- - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread halved cherries, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside.
Brownies:
- - Reduce oven heat to 350°F. Line 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- - In microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup chocolate chips and oil. Microwave until melted, stirring between 15-second intervals. Set aside.
- - In stand mixer bowl with whisk attachment, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla on high speed for 5-6 minutes until lightened and doubled in size.
- - Reduce mixer speed, slowly pour in melted chocolate mixture, mixing until just combined.
- - In small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients, mix until just combined. Fold in remaining ¾ cup chocolate chips and half of roasted cherries.
- - Pour batter into lined baking dish.
- - Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out with crumbs but no wet batter.
- - Top brownies with remaining roasted cherries. Let cool before cutting.
Notes
- Watch baking time to avoid overbaking.
- Cool brownies completely before cutting for clean slices.
