Fudgy Cherry Brownies with Ganache
Decadent fudgy chocolate brownies loaded with cherries and topped with a silky chocolate ganache — a rich dessert perfect for cherry lovers.
Equipment
- 8×8 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Saucepan
Ingrédients
Brownies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 eggs large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pitted cherries fresh or drained pie filling
Ganache
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the pitted cherries so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 28–32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan on a wire rack while you prepare the ganache.
- To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and let sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache evenly over the cooled brownies and spread with a spatula. Let it set for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
These brownies are rich and fudgy; use fresh cherries in season or drained pie filling to prevent excess liquid. You can also add chopped chocolate chunks for extra chocolate pockets. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}