Irresistible Cherry Chocolate Brownies in Just 30 Minutes
Fudgy cherry brownies topped with rich ganache, a perfect blend of chocolate and fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9-12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup canned cherries (drained) or fresh pitted cherries
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional for extra gooeyness)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Optional: extra cherries + chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Make the fudgy base by mixing melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt until combined.
- Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8 pan. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
- Make the ganache by warming cream and pouring over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over cooled brownies, top with extra cherries and chips if desired. Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pitted cherries for best results.
- Chill the brownies to set the ganache properly.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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