Cherry Drizzle Ingredients
- 3 cups cherries, fresh or frozen (Keep frozen if using that type)
- 3 tbsp kirsch
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond essence
- 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cold water
Decadent Brownie Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 cup flour (130 grams)
- 2/3 cup cocoa
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- A pinch of espresso powder (see note)
- 4-6 ounces of chocolate chunks (optional)
To Garnish
- Cherry drizzle
- Whipped topping or ice cream
Cherry Drizzle Directions
- Mix cornstarch in cold water until smooth in a small dish.
- Take a medium-sized saucepan. Add cherries, kirsch, white sugar, almond essence, and the cornstarch mix.
- Over medium-high flame, keep stirring till it lightly simmers, which should be around 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium and let it simmer for another 2 minutes, or until it’s thick enough to leave a trace when spread on a spoon.
- Turn off the heat and mash the cherries lightly with a masher.
- Reheat on low flame for a minute with occasional stirring.
- Transfer the mix to a bowl and refrigerate till it’s cold.
Brownie Steps
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper and a light greasing.
- Melt the butter and both chocolates in a large, microwave-friendly bowl. Do this in 30-second segments, stirring each time, till it's melted and smooth.
- Stir in both sugars until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix vigorously for about 2 minutes.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa, salt, and espresso powder until you get a nice, smooth batter. You can toss in the chocolate chunks here if you like.
- Spread half of the brownie mix into the baking dish.
- Add 1/2 cup of the cold cherry drizzle and make a swirl pattern using a knife.
- Pour the remaining brownie mix over this and repeat with the cherry drizzle.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes. The edges should be firm and the center just set. When tested with a toothpick, it should come out with a thick, soft batter – not dry crumbs.
Serving the Brownie
- Let the brownie sit for 30 minutes to an hour to cool down. It’s easier to cut into pieces once it's cooled properly.
- Serve with whipped topping and a cherry drizzle.
- Optionally, you can top each piece with a cherry.
- Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
For those planning in advance, bake the brownies, let them cool, and cover. They can be kept at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a day before serving.
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