Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies
These roasted chocolate cherry brownies are the ultimate fudgy brownies. They are whipped brownies loaded with chocolate chips. The brownies are filled and topped with roasted fresh cherries. Every bite is full of cherry flavor!
These roasted cherry brownies are filled with cherries and chocolate chips. The brownies are based on my better than boxed brownies. To get them full of chocolate, I use a high quality dutch process cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
My favorite part about these chocolate brownies are the fudgy middle. They are already fudgy, but adding the cherries puts them over the top! They are perfect for Valentine’s Day.
If you are wanting more chocolate recipes, you need to try my no bake chocolate cheesecake and mini chocolate cheesecakes. Try these cherry pie bars.
Why You Will Love This
- Roasted cherries- I tried these with regular cherries, but there was way too much liquid and the brownies were a fail. When you roast the cherries, it marinates the flavor, and it gets rid of some of the liquid.
- Fudgy brownies for brownie lovers- This is my go to brownie recipe. They are a crinkle top, and they are ultra fudgy and rich chocolatey brownies. You will LOVE these.
- Quick to make!- They are quick to make since you don’t have to wait for ingredients to come to room temperature. Just roast the cherries and then make the batter!
- Extra cherries and chocolate chips- These brownies are even better when you top the brownies with extra cherries and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
These are some notes about the ingredients used for these easy homemade brownies. For full list of ingredients see the recipe below.
- Cherries- Fresh is best here. I used sweet cherries when they were in season from the grocery store.
- Eggs + Egg Yolk- We need both the eggs and egg yolk because the fat from the egg yolk gives it more a more fudgy texture.
- Butter + Oil- This recipe uses both because I love the flavor of butter, but it still needs a little oil for the fudgy texture.
- Dutch-process cocoa powder- This one is my favorite.
- Cornstarch- This also helps to make the brownies fudgy.
- Chocolate chips- Semisweet chocolate chips is best for this recipe. You can also use dark chocolate chips.
Step By Step Instructions
Here are the instructions on how to make these brownies. This recipe needs a stand mixer or a hand mixer (electric mixer).
STEP 1: First, cut the juicy cherries in half and measure out to 2 cups. Place them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle with sugar.
This will sweeten the cherries more. Then, bake for 10 minutes. Let them cool while you make the brownie batter.
STEP 2: Then, mix the dry ingredients. Make sure to sift the flour and cocoa powder to avoid lumps in the batter. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
STEP 3: Next, beat the eggs and sugar using a mixer with a whisk attachment. They need to be beaten on high speed for 5 minutes in large mixing bowl.
The air being whipped into the eggs is what gives it the crinkle top. Add in the butter, oil, and vanilla extract.
STEP 4: Fold in dry ingredients. Fold gently into the wet ingredients until fully mixed in using a rubber spatula. Add in half of the cherries and all of chocolate chips into the chocolate mixture.
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Pour batter into an 8X8 inch square baking dish.
STEP 5: Bake for 40-50 minutes. The brownies need to be slightly underdone because they bake still in the hot pan as they cool.
If they look too soft in the middle, bake for 5 more minutes and check again. A toothpick inserted should come with just a few moist crumbs. Let it cool completely on a cooling rack.
STEP 6: Freeze for 15 minutes so the brownies are firm enough to cut cleanly. Then, top with the rest of the cherries. They are seriously are the best brownies!
They also go perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Expert Baking Tips
When you mix the eggs and sugar, make sure to use a mixer with a whisk attachment. These can’t be made by hand. Especially since we need the power of the mixer to mix in enough air into the eggs.
Don’t add the top cherries until after the brownies are done baking. I tried this, and it was too much liquid for the brownies to bake properly.
FAQ
I have not recipe tested these with frozen cherries. You should be able to let them thaw and then use as normal. I don’t recommend cherry pie filling either.
You can, but the color and flavor will not be the same as pictured. I highly recommend dutch process for a richer chocolate flavor.
This is because they are too underdone, which means it will be too fudgy. If you notice it start to sink, bake again while its still warm.
Storing and Freezing
These roasted cherry gooey brownies need to be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. They will last up to 3-4 days.
Freezing
Freeze the chocolate cherry brownies in an air tight container up to 30 days. Let it thaw on the counter completely before eating.
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Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherries cut in half, washed, pitted
- Sprinkle of sugar
- 1 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 Egg yolk
- 5 TBSP Unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup Oil, canola or vegetable
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 TBSP Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cherries cut in half over parchment paper. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.2 cups Cherries cut in half, Sprinkle of sugar
- Turn the oven to 325°F. Spray an 8X8 pan with baking non-stick spray. Line the bottom and 2 sides with parchment paper. Spray again.
- In a mixing bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. Set aside. Using a mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the sugar, eggs, and egg yolk on high for 5 minutes.2 Large eggs, 1 Egg yolk, 3/4 cup All-purpose flour, 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder, 1 TBSP Cornstarch, 1 tsp Salt, 1 1/3 cup White granulated sugar
- While that is mixing, melt the butter so it slightly cools. Then, add the butter, oil, and vanilla and mix on low. Take off the mixer. Add the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the dry ingredients. Be gentle so you don't knock out any air.5 TBSP Unsalted butter, 1/3 cup Oil, 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- Separate the cherries in half and add half of the cherries to brownie batter. Add the chocolate chips and fold until combined. Pour brownie batter into pan and spread until smooth.1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Bake for 40-50 minutes. The brownies are done baking when the edges are set, but the middle is slightly underdone. Top with extra chocolate chips. Let it cool in the pan completely.
- Freeze the brownies for 15 minutes. Then, take out of the pan. Top with remaining cherries and cut and serve.
A fan favorite!!!
I was looking for a way to use up a bunch of cherries. These brownies are amazing. Thanks!
Wow! I never comment on recipes, but this is a winner. I followed the helpful recipe tips (sifting, beating eggs and sugar for 5 min. etc.) and I think that made a huge difference. I chose to put all the cherries and chocolate chips into the batter instead of saving some for the top, because I was a little short on each, and also added some walnuts. I doubled the recipe and used a 9×13 baking dish. They came out perfect. Cut them in small squares because they are very rich.
These are seriously the most fudgy delicious brownies I’ve had lately. Currently working on my second batch. Thank you!
I LOVED these sooooo much!! I used frozen cherries and just defrosted them first, worked great! Highly recommend
I love the way you wrote this with the ingredients needed under the direction. No scrolling up and down to find the amount of the ingredient as you’re mixing it.
Maybe the best thing i ever ate
are the cherries bing cherries or marschino cherries?
It’s cherry season and came across this recipe, decadent and delicious. This is going into my Christmas cookie gift bags. I have 8cups in the freezer waiting for December.
I bought an OXO MULTI Cherry putter. Does six cherries at a time and makes no mess. Totally worth the price (25.00)
Now on to an other batch of these brownies.
The best thing I’ve ever eaten! Thank you very much for this recipe 🥰
By the way, I used frozen cherries after warming them up a bit in the microwave. There were no problems.
So Delicious!! Cherry chocolate is the best combo and these turned out amazing. First time making brownies and it was super easy to follow the instructions. 10/10! Will absolutely be making these again 🙂
These were scrumptious. I added cashews and flaky salt to the top along with the cherries.
Hello! Does it take 2-3 hours to cook the brownies before the freezer?
*cool on a rack
Yes around that. It takes a while for them to cool (they also continue to cook as they cool)
What are the ratios if I want to make a 9X13?
double the recipe!
I just came across this recipe. I haven’t made it -yet- but want to say you’re the best!!! I love the fact you added the ingredients at every step in the recipe!!! It’s annoying to keep scrolling to look at totals. You’re amazing!!!
THAT’S exactly what I was about to ask; if I could use frozen cherries! Thank goodness because I have a while huge bag of them from Costco and they’re beautiful, delicious, and divine! Glad I checked the comments first!
The cherry and the chocolate together is so decadent. These brownies are soft, chewy, sweet and even have a nice crisp to the top. Definitely has everything you’re looking for when you wanna make brownies.
Amazing!! I made these the other weekend. Not only were they incredibly easy to put together, they were show stopping in taste! The roasted cherries are such a bright and delicious contrast against the fudginess of the brownies!!
I tried this recipe with canned cherries. Overall they are delicious, moist, and LOVELY. However, I would recommend putting the canned cherries in the oven for longer to get rid of more of the juices or maybe also pressed them between paper towels to dry them out a bit more as they’re pretty extra moist brownies aha but my husband and I both LOVED them. Great recipe!
Do these need to be refrigerated after baking or can they be kept at room temperature?
They can be at room temperature
They were gone within a day. That’s how good they were. My partner said this is the best brownies I’ve ever made.
It was such an easy recipe to follow as well.
Can I use frozen cherries?
Yes you can. Make sure to thaw them first.
Can olive oil be used instead of canola or vegetable oil?
Yes you can use olive oil.
I have ALWAYS loved the combination of chocolate and cherries! I was disappointed when Dairy Queen stopped selling their chocolate cherrry blizzards