Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies (Print Version)
Fudgy chocolate brownies filled and topped with roasted cherries for a decadent dessert that balances rich cocoa with fruity sweetness.
# Ingredients:
→ Fruits
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2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
→ Dry Ingredients
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
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1 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Sprinkle of sugar (for roasting cherries)
→ Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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1 egg yolk
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the halved cherries over parchment paper and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 10 minutes until slightly caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool.
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Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Spray an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with non-stick spray. Line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper, creating handles for easy removal. Spray the parchment paper again.
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In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
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Using a mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the sugar, eggs, and egg yolk on high speed for 5 minutes until pale and fluffy. While mixing, melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Add the melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
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Remove bowl from mixer. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold until just combined, being careful not to deflate the air incorporated during mixing.
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Divide the roasted cherries in half. Fold half of the cherries and all of the chocolate chips into the brownie batter until evenly distributed.
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Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 40-50 minutes. Brownies are done when the edges are set but the middle is still slightly underdone. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
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Once cooled, freeze the brownies for 15 minutes to firm them up. Remove from the pan using the parchment handles. Top with the remaining roasted cherries, cut into squares, and serve.
# Notes:
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These brownies are exceptionally fudgy with a rich chocolate flavor complemented by roasted cherries.
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For best results, don't overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients.
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The brownies will continue to set as they cool, so it's better to slightly underbake than overbake.