Imagine biting into a fudgy brownie that is loaded with delicious cherry flavor! These Chocolate Cherry Brownies have a fudgy center, and a creamy cherry topping. The next time you’re craving brownies, don’t make the boxed version, go ahead and make these. You will have zero regrets.
When the family is craving brownies, and you are in the mood to cook, this recipe is perfect! The cherries used in this recipe are very tart, so they’re the perfect addition to this brownie recipe. Craving chocolate? Have no fear because you’ll be able to satisfy for that craving after you bite into these Chocolate Cherry Brownies.
You may be used to basic brownies and a little confused about what cherry brownies are. Well, this is a recipe made from scratch. If you have never made brownies from scratch, allow this to be your introduction. These brownies have a cake-like consistency from the top to the bottom. Once you get to the bottom of these brownies there is a fudgy consistency.
Tips on Perfect Textured Brownies
I have learned that if you want really dense brownies, you’ll want to cook these until they are completely done. If you’d like to have brownies that are more gooey and fudgy, then take them out of the oven just a little early. Allow them to sit on the counter and they will cook a little longer. You’ll get a perfectly textured brownie that is simple to make. I don’t know about you, but my time is limited in the kitchen and I don’t like following a super long recipe!
Chocolate
Chocolate has always been my favorite thing ever. However, it also has several health benefits that I don’t mind benefiting from myself. Chocolate has the power to improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, reduce heart disease, and can even improve brain function. If that’s not good enough reasons to eat chocolate, then I don’t know what is.
Cherries
It’s not every day that you get to include cherries in your recipe. Cherries have many health benefits as well! Did you know that cherries have the power to help your heart, boost your sleep quality, and they even have anti-inflammatory compounds? I’d say these are enough reasons to add cherries to your brownies.
What Sources of Fat are Used in this Recipe?
One of my favorite parts about baking is the chemistry behind it. I have had super dry brownies a time or two in my life. In order to avoid that, I focused on using the perfect fats in this recipe. In this Chocolate cherry brownies recipe, the main fats are the butter and the fat from the chocolate. Both give this recipe a very moist and rich flavor, which you won’t find in many brownie recipes.
Next time you’re looking for a decadent dessert to make, give these Cherry brownies a try. You’ll love the sweet, fudgy flavor of these brownies. What’s your favorite part of making brownies for the family?
Iv’e got lots of great Brownie recipes here, like these Chocolate Frosted Cream Cheese Brownies, Hot Chocolate Brownies, or Gluten Free Strawberry Brownie Bars.
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 package semisweet chocolate chips 12oz , 2 cups
- 1 cup butter cut into chunks
- 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate chopped
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp. Baking powder
- ½ tsp. Salt
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 Tbs. instant coffee granules
- 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
- 16 oz. maraschino cherries without stems chopped, about 1 cup
For the Frosting
- 12 drained maraschino cherries with stems from 10-oz. Jar
- ½ cup light cocoa candy melts
- 10 oz maraschino cherries with stems
- ½ cup butter at room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 Tbs. milk
- ¼ tsp. Almond extract
Instructions
Melt chocolate
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Line 13”x9” baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2”; coat with cooking spray.
- In a pot combine 1 ⅓ cup chocolate chips, butter and unsweetened chocolate; over low heat, cook, stirring, until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Make Brownies
- In small bowl, combine ¼ cup flour and remaining ⅔ cup chocolate chips; reserve.
- Combine remaining ½ cup flour with baking powder and salt; reserve.
- In large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, coffee granules and vanilla; stir into melted chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Stir in flour mixture until just blended. Stir in chocolate chip mixture, then cherries. Spread in pan.
- Bake 50-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool in pan on rack 1 hour. It will firm up.
- Refrigerate uncovered until completely cooled, about 2 hours.
Dip Cherries
- Meanwhile, lay piece of wax paper on work surface. Thoroughly blot dry 12 cherries with paper towels.
- Melt candy melts. One at a time, dip cherries halfway into candy melts; place on wax paper to day.
Whip up Frosting
- Remove stems for remaining ⅓ cup cherries. Chop and blot dry with paper towels.
- On medium, beat together butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk and almond extract until smooth; 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chopped cherries. Using foil, lift brownies from pan; spread frosting over top.
- Cut into bars; garnish with chocolate-dipped cherries.
Nutrition
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
Recipe Video
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