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Chewy Chocolate Cherry Brownies Recipe

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These Chewy Chocolate Cherry Brownies combine rich cocoa and melty baker’s chocolate with fresh cherries for a moist, fudgy treat. Finished with a luscious cherry cream cheese frosting studded with cherries, they offer a perfect balance of bittersweet chocolate and fruity sweetness in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Brownies

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup good quality cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 ounce unsweetened baker’s chocolate, melted (1 square)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, chopped and quartered

For the Cherry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 1 tbsp milk (to achieve spreadable consistency)
  • 1/3 cup fresh cherries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Set aside. This ensures even distribution and prevents lumps in the brownies.
  2. Melt butter and combine sugars: Gently melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the packed brown sugar and melted baker’s chocolate, mixing well.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture. Stir slowly until the sugar is completely dissolved; pinch a bit of the mixture to ensure no sugar granules remain, as this step is important for a fudgy texture.
  4. Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually blend the sifted dry ingredients into the wet chocolate mixture, stirring to combine fully without overmixing.
  5. Fold in cherries: Gently fold in the quartered fresh cherries to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Prepare pan and bake: Spread the batter evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 9×9 inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (325°F for glass bakeware) for about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove when a toothpick inserted in the center has a few moist crumbs attached. Let cool completely in the pan.
  7. Level edges if needed: If the edges have risen higher than the center after cooling, carefully trim them horizontally with a serrated bread knife to level the brownies.
  8. Make the frosting: In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and icing sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add milk last, one tablespoon at a time, to reach a spreadable consistency.
  9. Add cherries to frosting: Fold the chopped fresh cherries into the frosting gently, ensuring they’re evenly distributed without breaking down.
  10. Frost the brownies: Spread the cherry cream cheese frosting evenly over the completely cooled brownies. Slice into squares or bars and serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh cherries for best flavor and texture; frozen cherries may release excess moisture.
  • Be sure sugar is fully dissolved in the batter to avoid grainy texture.
  • You can substitute unsweetened baker’s chocolate with high-quality dark chocolate melted, if preferred.
  • Cool brownies completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

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