Description
Decadent chocolate brownies filled with tangy cherries and topped with a rich chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chocolate-covered cherries, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and frothy.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
- Combine the melted butter with the egg-sugar mixture and stir until well blended.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate-covered cherries and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
- For the topping, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips in a bowl to create a ganache.
- Allow the ganache to set slightly, then pour it over the cooled brownies.
- Garnish with additional chopped cherries if desired.
Notes
Consider using sugar alternatives for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg