Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites (Printable)
Fudgy brownie bites with cherries and a smooth chocolate ganache topping, ideal for a sweet snack or dessert.
# 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)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until glossy. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
04 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into 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.
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 or refrigerate briefly before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fudgy texture paired with bursts of tart cherries creates an addictive contrast that keeps everyone reaching for just one more
- They strike that perfect balance between elegant enough for a dinner party and casual enough for Tuesday night snacking
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes tough brownies, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Warm ganache sets beautifully, but if it seizes, whisk in a teaspoon of warm cream to bring it back
03 -
- Soak dried cherries in warm water for 10 minutes if using instead of fresh or frozen
- Chill the finished bites for 15 minutes to set the ganache faster