Let’s flip the script on the classic brownie game and introduce you to something that’s gonna rock your sweet world—Black Forest Brownies.
Picture this: you’re biting into a rich, fudgy brownie, but then, bam! You hit this juicy cherry vibe, mixed with that dark chocolatey goodness, all jazzed up with a hint of cherry liqueur. It’s like someone took the essence of the Black Forest cake, threw it into a brownie mix, and created pure magic.
FAQs
Got no fresh cherries? Chill, you can totally roll with frozen cherries. They’ve got your back when you’re outta cherry season.
Missing that cherry liqueur? No stress! Swap it with some cherry juice or mix a bit of water with almond extract for that non-boozy kick.
Wanna get the kiddos in on this? Heck yeah! Have them on cherry pitting duty or let them get their mix on with the dry ingredients. They can even take the lead on spreading that cherry layer or dolloping the whipped cream on top. It’s all about that fun in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Cherry Sauce
- Cherries (the star of the show)
- Sugar (sweeten the deal)
- Cherry liqueur (for that grown-up flavor)
- Cornstarch (to thicken it up)
- Water (gotta have it)
Brownies
- Unsalted butter (browned to perfection)
- Semisweet chocolate (because chocolate is life)
- Granulated sugar (keep it sweet)
- Brown sugar (for that molasses hit)
- Eggs (bind it all together)
- Vanilla extract (flavor bomb)
- Cherry liqueur (back at it again)
- All-purpose flour (keep it together)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (double down on chocolate)
- Espresso powder (chocolate’s best friend)
Topping
- Whipped Cream (cuz why not?)
- Fresh Cherries (to top it all off)
Where to Serve
These bad boys are ready to crash any party, dinner gathering, or chill weekend brunch and steal the spotlight. Chocolate and cherry fans are gonna lose their minds.
Storage
Got leftovers? Wrap ’em up tight or pop them in an airtight container. They’ll chill on your counter for a few days or in the fridge if you’ve gone all out with the whipped cream. Just let them warm up to room temp before diving in again.
Tips for Making This Recipe with Kids
- Pitting Party: Let the little ones get in on the action with some cherry pitting. It’s fun, it’s messy, and it’s totally part of the process.
- Mixing Masters: Let them whip up the batter and the cherry sauce. It’s a cool way to teach them about mixing and matching flavors.
- Decorating Squad: Unleash their inner artists with the whipped cream and cherry topping. They’ll dig the chance to decorate and probably sneak a taste or two.
Why This Recipe Slays
Black Forest Brownies are not just a dessert; they’re an experience. Mixing that deep chocolate with bright cherry flavors and a splash of liqueur takes you straight to dessert heaven. The combo of sugars and the chocolate-cocoa duo makes these brownies super moist and fudgy, while the espresso powder secretly amps up the chocolate vibe without turning it into a coffee cake.
Topping it off with fresh cherries and whipped cream? That’s the cherry on top that makes every bite a perfect mix of rich and refreshing.
So, if you’re ready to take your brownie game to legendary status, whip up a batch of these Black Forest Brownies. It’s a surefire way to bring a bit of fancy to your chill dessert vibes. Let’s get baking, and let’s make it epic!
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Easy Black Forest Brownies
Dive into the decadence of Black Forest Brownies, a lush blend of juicy cherries and rich chocolate, topped with whipped cream for the ultimate treat.
Ingredients
- Cherry Sauce
- 1 cup cherries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cherry liquor
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Brownies
- 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, browned
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- Topping
- Whipped Cream
- Fresh Cherries
Instructions
- In a saucepan add the cherries, sugar and cherry liquor, heating on medium heat until they begin to break down. In a separate small bowl add the cornstarch to the water to dissolve. Pour the mixture into the saucepan and continue heating until a thick cherry sauce is created.
- Remove from the heat, set aside a bit for topping the brownies later and let cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Prepare a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter for the brownie batter in a pot. Stir continuously until the melted butter begins to create brown bits at the bottom of the pot and give off a nutty scent.
- Add the chopped semi sweet chocolate immediately to the hot butter and mix together until completely melted. Remove from the heat.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and cherry liquer. Beat until thick and fluffy, use a hand mixer if available, but a whisk can still be used if not. You will notice the mixture has lightened in color as well.
- Pour in the brown butter and melted chocolate mixture and mix together on low speed or with a whisk until combined.
- Fold in the cocoa powder, flour and espresso powder until combined. Use a rubber spatula at this point to ensure you don’t overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the pan. Take spoonfuls of the cherry sauce and place throughout the top of the brownie batter. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl into the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
- Once out of the oven, let cool completely.
- Remove from the dish with parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Dollop a nice spoonful of whipped cream on each brownie, followed by a bit of drizzled cherry sauce, set aside earlier and topped with a fresh cherry!
Nutrition Information
Yield
9Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 442Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 107mgSodium 114mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 3gSugar 38gProtein 5g
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