Description

Fudgy chocolate brownies made with oven-roasted cherries for an intense, fruit-forward twist. These roasted chocolate cherry brownies are rich, indulgent, and perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cherries, halved and pitted
Sugar, for sprinkling cherries
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread cherries on the sheet, sprinkle lightly with sugar, and roast for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment and spray lightly.
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
Beat sugar, eggs, and egg yolk on high speed for 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Mix in melted butter, oil, and vanilla on low speed.
Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in half of the roasted cherries and chocolate chips.
Pour batter into pan and bake for 40–50 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
Cool completely, then freeze for 15 minutes before slicing. Top with remaining cherries.

Notes

Do not overbake—slightly underdone centers create ultra-fudgy brownies. Roasting cherries prevents excess moisture and intensifies flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: roasted chocolate cherry brownies, cherry brownies, fudgy brownies, chocolate cherry dessert