Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Indulgent brownies featuring roasted cherries for a rich, chocolatey dessert with a touch of tangy sweetness.
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 cup Cherries, fresh (pitted) Frozen or canned cherries can be used.
- 1/2 cup Sugar Divided for cherries and batter.
- 1/2 cup Butter Melted.
- 1 cup Dark chocolate Chopped bar or chips.
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Flour All-purpose or almond flour.
- 1/3 cup Cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pit and halve the cherries. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of sugar and spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast cherries for about 15-20 minutes until glossy and slightly collapsed. Let cool.
- In a double boiler, melt butter and dark chocolate together until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Gently fold in the roasted cherries.
Baking
- Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Cooling & Serving
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
- For best texture, let them chill for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Brownies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 6 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g