Description
Indulge in these fudgy Roasted Cherry Brownies, bursting with the sweetness of roasted cherries and rich chocolate. A delightful treat for any occasion, they combine the best of both worlds: a chewy brownie texture with a fruity twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cherries:
- 2 cups (276 g) sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
For the Brownies:
- 1 ¼ cups (227.5 g) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- ¾ cup (163.5 g) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup (133 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (118 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Roast the Cherries:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the halved cherries on the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar.
- Roast the cherries in the oven for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool while you prepare the brownies.
- Prepare the Brownies:
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup of the chocolate chips and the vegetable oil. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for 5-6 minutes, or until the mixture has lightened in color and doubled in size, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Turn the mixer to low and slowly pour in the melted chocolate mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the remaining ¾ cup of chocolate chips and half of the roasted cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake the Brownies:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and top with the remaining roasted cherries.
- Let the brownies cool slightly before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle some chocolate sauce over the top before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 30mg