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Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies

Decadent Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies You’ll Love

These Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies are rich, fudgy, and layered with cherry buttercream and chocolate ganache, making them a must-try dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter or margarine for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 large Eggs egg replacements can be used if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free blend if necessary
  • 1/3 cup Baking Cocoa Dutch-processed cocoa for richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder omit for dense brownies
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt kosher salt is an alternative
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark or white chocolate can also be used
For the Cherry Buttercream
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries can substitute with fresh or frozen cherries
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar coconut sugar as a less sweet alternative
  • 1/4 cup Half-and-Half or Milk dairy-free alternatives can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract can replace with vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips high-quality chocolate recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Butter plant-based butter can maintain vegan aspect

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 13 x 9 inch Baking Pan
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, and water, stirring until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet, then fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  5. Prepare the cherry buttercream by mixing butter, powdered sugar, half-and-half, reserved cherry juice, and almond extract until smooth. Fold in chopped cherries.
  6. Spread the cherry buttercream over the cooled brownies and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  7. For the ganache, melt chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Pour over the buttercream layer.
  8. Let the ganache set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the brownies completely before adding layers to keep them distinct. Refrigerate for clean cuts and use high-quality ingredients for best flavor.

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