Description
Rich chocolate brownies with roasted chocolate cherry recipe bring intense flavor complexity to classic dessert lovers. Balanced sweetness and deep chocolate notes create an irresistible treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅓ cups (265 g) white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 tbsps (70 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (75 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups cherries, halved, washed, pitted
- Sprinkle of sugar
Instructions
- Caramelize Cherries: Roast halved cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, dust with sugar, and cool completely.
- Prepare Workspace: Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C), coat an 8×8 inch baking pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper.
- Create Dry Base: Sift flour, Dutch process cocoa, cornstarch, and salt into a uniform mixture.
- Whip Foundation: Blend sugar, eggs, and egg yolk using an electric mixer at high speed until pale and voluminous, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate Liquids: Gently mix slightly cooled melted butter, canola oil, and vanilla extract into the whipped egg mixture at low speed.
- Combine Ingredients: Delicately fold sifted dry ingredients into wet components, maintaining a light batter texture, then integrate roasted cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Bake and Finish: Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly, and bake 40-50 minutes until edges set and center remains slightly soft. Optional: Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on warm surface.
- Serve: Cool completely in pan, briefly freeze for precise cutting, extract brownies, garnish with remaining roasted cherries, and slice.
Notes
- Caramelize Cherries Strategically: Roast halved cherries at 400°F for maximum flavor concentration and sweetness enhancement.
- Prepare Pan Perfectly: Use non-stick spray and parchment paper for effortless brownie removal without structural damage.
- Whip Eggs Thoroughly: Beat sugar and eggs for 5 full minutes to create a light, airy base that ensures exceptional brownie texture.
- Cooling Technique Matters: Freeze brownies briefly for 15 minutes before cutting to achieve clean, precise slices without crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg