Cookies and Bars
The Best Fudgy White Chocolate Cherry Brownies Recipe
These brownies are the perfect marriage of rich dark cocoa, tart dried cherries, and sweet, creamy white chocolate chunks. They are incredibly easy to make in one bowl and result in a dense, fudgy texture that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Serves
- 12
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 285 kcal
Method
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides to make lifting them out easier.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the granulated sugar while the butter is still warm until the mixture looks like wet sand.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition until the batter looks glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift the cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the bowl. Use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones until just barely combined—don't overwork it!
Gently fold in the dried cherries and about half of the white chocolate chunks.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining white chocolate chunks over the surface.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. You want the edges to be set but the center to still have a very slight wobble. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and slicing. This is the hardest part, but it ensures you get those clean, fudgy squares.
Notes
For extra juicy fruit, soak your dried cherries in warm water or a splash of cherry brandy for 10 minutes before folding them in.
Use white chocolate bars chopped into rough chunks instead of chips; they melt into more luxurious pools of chocolate.
If you prefer a more 'Black Forest' style, add a teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla.
Store these in an airtight container; they actually taste even better the second day once the flavors have melded.
