Cherry Brownies
Cherry Brownies is a classic for good reason — ea. (100 g) eggs does most of the work, and the method is approachable enough for a weeknight. A hot pan and a little patience give you the kind of colour and texture that makes this dish. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the method, and a few tips we think make the difference.
- Cook 50 min
- Total 50 min
- Serves 36
- Level Medium
Ingredients
- 2 Ea. (100 g) eggs
- 1 cup (2.4 dl) white granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp Margarine
- ¼ cup (0.6 dl) cocoa
- ¾ cup (1.8 dl) flour
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 4 oz (110 g) softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup (0.6 dl) maraschino cherry syrup
- ¼ cup (0.6 dl) icing sugar
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup (1.2 dl) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (1.2 dl) maraschino cherries
Method
- Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium-low heat, then mix in the cocoa.
- Add the sugar, salt, and eggs. Mix well and then fold in the flour.
- Spread in a greased 9 x 9-inch (22 x 22 cm) cake pan and set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese, cherry syrup and icing sugar together in a bowl until creamy.
- Add the egg to the mixture and blend well.
- Mix in the chocolate chips and cherries.
- Pour the second mixture over top the base.
- Bake at 350 °F/175 °C for 30–40 minutes, until a toothpick poked through the centre comes out moist (but not wet with batter).
- Let cool and cut into 36 squares.
Tips for the best Cherry Brownies
- Keep the simmer gentle. A hard boil toughens ea. (100 g) eggs and drives off the liquid too fast.
- Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything browns instead of steaming.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
Variations
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Best with fresh berries on the side and a little whipped cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
What can I substitute for ea. (100 g) eggs?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Cherry Brownies recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 12 ingredients and 9 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
How many people does this Cherry Brownies recipe serve?
As written it serves 36. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 36×2.
Can I make Cherry Brownies ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
How long does Cherry Brownies take to make?
About 50 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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