Cherry Chocolate Brownies Dessert (Print-Friendly Version)

Dark chocolate meets tart cherries, creating chewy, decadent brownies ideal for any dessert table.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
02 - 170 grams dark chocolate, melted
03 - 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
04 - 150 grams granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 60 grams all-purpose flour
07 - 25 grams cocoa powder
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease or line a 20x20 cm baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a heatproof bowl, melt dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the melted chocolate-butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
04 - Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in pitted cherries, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. For optimal texture, chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours prior to slicing.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For variety, substitute cherries with other seasonal fruits or mix in your preferred toppings such as nuts or chocolate chips.