Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites (Printable)
Fudgy bites with cherries and glossy chocolate ganache, perfect for elegant desserts or snacks.
# What You Need:
→ Brownie Bites
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
09 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, chopped
→ Ganache
10 - 3.5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
11 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
12 - 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (optional, for shine)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until glossy. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until smooth and well combined.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, until tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Let brownie bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before adding ganache.
08 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Add butter, then stir until smooth and glossy.
09 - Spoon or pipe ganache over each cooled brownie bite. Let set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or refrigerate briefly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The fudgy center and tart cherries create the most perfect sweet-tangy balance that keeps you reaching for just one more
- They look impressive on a dessert plate but come together in under 40 minutes, making you look like a hosting genius with minimal effort
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy brownies—pull them out when they still look slightly underdone and trust that they will finish cooking as they cool
- If your cherries are frozen, toss them in a little flour before adding to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients are not just a suggestion—they are the difference between a smooth batter and a curdled mess
- The ganache sets faster in the fridge, but room temperature gives you the creamiest texture