Description
These fudgy cherry brownies with ganache combine deep chocolate, bright cherries, and a glossy chocolate finish for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or well-drained frozen)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz chopped chocolate for ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together over low heat or in the microwave until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the sugar-egg mixture and mix well.
- Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Gently stir in the pitted cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While cooling, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate. Whisk until smooth to create the ganache.
- Spread ganache over cooled brownies and allow to set before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or strong coffee to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg