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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Cherry Brownies (so fudgy!)

    Modified: Jun 29, 2025 • Published: Aug 19, 2022 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    cherry brownies cut into pieces with fresh cherries on top
    cherry brownies cut into pieces with fresh cherries on top
    cherry brownies cut into pieces with fresh cherries on top
    cherry brownies with fresh cherries on top

    This is the best chocolate cherry brownies recipe! These brownies have the perfect crackle top, are rich and fudgy, and so chocolatey. You will love how easy they are to make and they can also be made gluten-free and dairy-free.

    Cut up cherry brownies with fresh cherries on top surrounded by fresh cherries.

    Fruit based desserts like Tanghulu candied fruit are some of my favourite to create, which is why I can't wait for you to try this cherry brownie recipe!

    Table of Contents
    • Why I love these brownies:
    • Ingredients:
    • Recipe variations and add ins: 
    • How to make these cherry brownies:
    • Top tips: 
    • Cherry brownies FAQs:
    • Other desserts you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why I love these brownies:

    • These double chocolate cherry brownies are so good! They have the perfect crackle top, and are so moist and fudgy on the inside. 
    • Even though they are made from scratch they are surprisingly easy to make. These brownies are also made in one bowl so the clean up is quick and easy. 
    • You can easily make these brownies gluten-free and dairy-free.

    If you love brownies you will also love condensed milk brownies and orange chocolate brownies.

    Ingredients:

    For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

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    • Dry ingredients: all purpose flour, cocoa powder, cane sugar, chocolate chips and salt.
    • Wet ingredients: eggs, unsalted butter, fresh cherries, and vanilla extract  

    Recipe variations and add ins: 

    • To make these brownies dairy-free: use a vegan butter and dairy free chocolate chips.
    • To make these cherry chocolate brownies gluten-free: use an all purpose gluten free flour. 
    • Instead of cocoa powder you could use cacao powder to make these cherry brownies.
    • I like using dark chocolate chips but you can use any kind of chocolate chips that you prefer including semi-sweet chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips.

    How to make these cherry brownies:

    A glass bowl with eggs and sugar in it.
    1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is heating, in a large bowl, either using an electric mixer or a standing mixer, beat the sugar and eggs on high for about 5 minutes, until they are frothy and lighten in colour.
    A glass bowl with a frothy liquid in it with a whisk in the liquid.
    1. Step 2: Then add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat for another 1-2 minutes.
    A glass bowl with cocoa powder, flour and frothy liquid in it.
    1. Step 3: Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the bowl.
    A glass bowl with a chocolate batter in it.
    1. Step 4: Mix the ingredients by hand, but do not over mix, a few streaks of flour remaining are fine. 
    A glass bowl with pitted cherries, chocolate chips and a chocolate batter in it.
    1. Step 5: Then gently fold the cherries and chocolate chips into the batter. 
    A glass baking pan with a brownie batter topped with chopped cherries in it.
    1. Step 6: Line an 8" x 8" square baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake the brownies for ~45 minutes, until the edges are set, but the middle is slightly underdone. Let the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into pieces. 

    Top tips: 

    • Don't over mix the batter! Over mixing will cause the brownies to turn cakey rather than fudgy. 
    • These cherry brownies are done when the edges are set but the middle is slightly undercooked - once you remove the brownies from the oven they will cook a little more as they cool so you don't want to over-bake them. 
    • Let these brownies cool completely before cutting them - trust me, the wait is worth it! This is the best way to help them get even more fudgy.
    • Hate pitting cherries? Me too! I've found that using a cherry pitter makes it so much easier.
    • Do not use maraschino cherries or frozen cherries for making these cherry brownies.
    A stack of chocolate cherry brownies with a cherry on top and a glass of milk behind them.

    Cherry brownies FAQs:

    What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey?

    There are a couple ways that brownies can end up cakey instead of fudgy. First, if you over-mix the batter it will become more cake like. Second, if you don't beat the eggs and sugar long enough your brownies will end up with more of a cake like texture.

    Are these vegan cherry brownies?

    This is not a vegan brownie recipe. These brownies contain eggs and I don't think they would work out the same if you try to omit the eggs or make them with no eggs. 

    How should I store these cherry brownies?

    Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. I actually prefer eating them cold.

    Can I freeze these brownies?

    These cherry brownies freeze really well in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months.

    Other desserts you will love:

    • A stack of three avocado brownies topped with chocolate chips on a plate.
      The Best Gluten-Free Avocado Brownies (flourless, dairy-free & paleo)
    • A stack of four turtle cookie bars and the top one has a bite out of it.
      Gluten-Free Turtle Cookie Bars
    • A batch of vegan blondies cut into pieces and topped with course sea salt.
      Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (gluten-free & dairy-free)
    • One large piece of a dairy free brownie with caramel drizzled on it.
      The Best Dairy-Free Brownies with Caramel (gluten-free & paleo)

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

    Recipe

    A cherry brownie topped with a fresh cherry cut in half.

    Cherry Brownies

    You are going to love these cherry brownies! They are easy to make, have the best crackle top, and are so rich and fudgy.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Baking, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 211kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • standing mixer
    • 8 inch baking pan
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cane sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
    • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
    • pinch sea salt
    • 1 1/4 cups chopped fresh cherries
    • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 325F and line an 8" x 8" baking pan with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, either using a hand mixer or a standing mixer, beat the sugar and eggs for about 5 minutes.
    • Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat for another 1-2 minutes.
    • Stir in the flour, cocoa powder and salt to the wet ingredients. Do not over mix, a few streaks of flour remaining are fine. 
    • Gently fold in the cherries and chocolate chips to the batter.
    • Transfer the batter to the lined baking pan and spread it into an even layer. Bake the brownies for approximately 45 minutes, until the edges are set, but the middle is slightly underdone.
    • Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely before cutting them into pieces. Then enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 
    2. Let these brownies cool completely before cutting into them. 
    3. Store these brownies in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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