Roasted Cherry Brownies (Printable View)

Decadent fudgy chocolate squares loaded with juicy roasted cherries for a luscious summer treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Roasted Cherries

01 - 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Brownie Batter

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for pan preparation
05 - 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
12 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss pitted and halved cherries with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes until juicy and slightly caramelized. Allow to cool completely.
03 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
04 - Set a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Add butter and chopped chocolate, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
05 - Whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until well incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
06 - Sift flour and cocoa powder directly into the bowl. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
07 - Gently fold most of the roasted cherries into the batter, reserving a few pieces for the topping.
08 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Scatter reserved roasted cherries over the surface. Bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking.
09 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 12 equal squares.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasted cherries become jammy and intense, creating pockets of fruit that cut through the fudgy chocolate richness
  • These strike that perfect balance between being decadent enough for company but simple enough for a Tuesday night craving
02 -
  • The toothpick test is tricky here, you want moist crumbs not clean batter or a dry pick
  • These brownies continue to cook as they cool, so pull them out when they still look slightly underdone in the center
03 -
  • Chill the whole baked brownie in the fridge for an hour before cutting to get perfectly clean edges
  • Use a plastic knife or wipe your knife clean between cuts for the neatest squares

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