Roasted Cherry Brownies (Print View)

Fudgy chocolate squares loaded with roasted cherries for a rich, decadent dessert.

# Ingredient List:

→ Roasted Cherries

01 - 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
02 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Brownie Batter

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
05 - 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
12 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss pitted and halved cherries with 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Spread on prepared baking sheet and roast for 12–15 minutes until juicy and slightly caramelized. Let cool.
03 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
04 - In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt butter and chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
05 - Whisk in granulated and brown sugars, followed by eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and salt.
06 - Sift in flour and cocoa powder, gently fold until just combined.
07 - Fold in most of the roasted cherries, reserving a few for topping.
08 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Scatter reserved cherries over surface.
09 - Bake for 25–28 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
10 - Cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted cherries become little pockets of jammy sweetness throughout the fudgy brownies
  • That first warm bite with ice cream melting on top is pure summer magic
  • The batter comes together in one bowl without any fancy equipment or techniques
02 -
  • Overbaking will ruin the fudgy texture, so start checking at 25 minutes even if they look underdone
  • The toothpick test should show moist crumbs, not clean batter, because these continue cooking as they cool
  • Reserving some roasted cherries for the top makes every slice look bakery beautiful
03 -
  • A cherry pitter saves time but a paring knife works perfectly if you do not have one
  • Frozen cherries work beautifully when fresh are not in season, just thaw and drain them well before roasting

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