Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies, a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate with the natural sweetness of roasted cherries. These fudgy brownies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a birthday party, attending a potluck, or simply treating yourself after a long day. The unique flavor profile and melt-in-your-mouth texture will impress even the most discerning dessert lovers. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create this irresistible treat that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherries (washed, pitted, and halved)
- 1 1/3 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup oil (canola or vegetable)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread halved cherries on it, sprinkle with sugar, and roast for about 10 minutes. Allow cooling.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F. Prepare an 8×8 baking pan by spraying it with non-stick spray and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, melted butter, oil, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
- Mix in half of the roasted cherries and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly underdone.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg