Description
Fudgy Cherry Brownies Ganache is a rich and decadent dessert that combines fudgy brownies with a luscious chocolate ganache and sweet cherries, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 400 grams granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 55 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 125 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 85 grams mini chocolate chips
- 1 can (approximately 540 grams) cherry pie filling, drained and cherries separated from syrup
- 260 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 180 millilitres heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a 23×33-centimetre baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Whisk granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the cooled butter and cocoa mixture until fully blended.
- Add baking powder, espresso powder, and salt. Gradually fold in the flour just until no dry spots remain; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips. Using a fork, lift cherries out of the drained pie filling to avoid excess syrup, then carefully fold cherries into the batter.
- Transfer batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with moist crumbs but not wet batter. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and mixture thickens.
- Whisk ganache until glossy and smooth. Pipe or drizzle over the cooled brownies using a spoon. Let the ganache set for 20–30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of sea salt on top of the ganache before it sets.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32 grams
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg