Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites (Printable)
Fudgy brownie bites with juicy cherries topped with smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for sharing.
# What you'll need:
→ Brownie Bites
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
09 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, chopped
→ Ganache
10 - 3.5 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
11 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
12 - 1 tsp unsalted butter (optional, for shine)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with cooking spray.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until glossy and well-combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and creamy.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Fold chocolate chips and chopped cherries into the batter until evenly distributed.
05 - Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16-18 minutes until tops are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
07 - Let brownie bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, add butter if using, and stir until smooth and glossy.
09 - Spoon or pipe ganache over each cooled brownie bite. Let set at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The fudgy texture inside each bite feels like you discovered a hidden bakery somewhere nobody else knows about
- Fresh cherries burst through the rich chocolate like tiny surprises in every single mouthful
02 -
- Overbaking by even two minutes transforms these from fudgy treasures into dry disappointments
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the batter from separating and giving you weird greasy spots
03 -
- Soak your cherries in kirsch or cherry liqueur for an adults only version that tastes like a fancy dessert cocktail
- Dark chocolate in the ganache creates a sophisticated flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweet cherries