Cherry-Infused Brownie Delight

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

1. Mix cornstarch in cold water until smooth in a small dish.
2. Take a medium-sized saucepan. Add cherries, kirsch, white sugar, almond essence, and the cornstarch mix.
3. Over medium-high flame, keep stirring till it lightly simmers, which should be around 3 minutes.
4. 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.
5. Turn off the heat and mash the cherries lightly with a masher.
6. Reheat on low flame for a minute with occasional stirring.
7. Transfer the mix to a bowl and refrigerate till it’s cold.

Brownie Steps

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and a light greasing.
2. 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.
3. Stir in both sugars until well combined.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix vigorously for about 2 minutes.
5. 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.
6. Spread half of the brownie mix into the baking dish.
7. Add 1/2 cup of the cold cherry drizzle and make a swirl pattern using a knife.
8. Pour the remaining brownie mix over this and repeat with the cherry drizzle.
9. 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

1. 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.
2. Serve with whipped topping and a cherry drizzle.
3. Optionally, you can top each piece with a cherry.
4. 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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