Roasted Cherry Brownies (Print Version)
Fudgy chocolate squares loaded with sweet roasted cherries for a decadent summer 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss pitted halved cherries with sugar and vanilla. Spread evenly and roast 12-15 minutes until juicy and caramelized. Cool completely.
02 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Grease 8-inch square baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
03 - Set heatproof bowl over saucepan of simmering water. Add butter and chopped chocolate. Stir constantly until completely smooth and melted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - Whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar into chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and salt until fully incorporated.
05 - Sift flour and cocoa powder directly into bowl. Gently fold with spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold most roasted cherries into batter, reserving some for topping.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth top with spatula. Scatter reserved cherries over surface. Bake 25-28 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
08 - Cool completely in pan before lifting out using parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between warm, fudgy chocolate and bursts of sweet-tart roasted cherries creates something magical in every bite
- These brownies strike that perfect balance between grown-up sophistication and the childhood comfort of a chocolate treat
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy brownies, so pull them from the oven when that toothpick still shows some moist crumbs clinging to it
- The roasted cherries need to cool completely before folding them into the batter, or theyll melt the chocolate and change the entire texture
03 -
- Room temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly into the chocolate mixture and prevent any seizing
- Lining your pan with parchment paper in both directions makes lifting the entire batch out effortless for clean cutting