Black Forest Brownies Recipe
Boxed brownie mix gets a serious upgrade with fresh cherries, extra chocolate, and a quick cherry sauce. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate, this semi-homemade dessert is perfect for when you want something easy that feels impressive.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 (18-ounce) box fudge brownie mix + Ingredients listed on the box typically eggs, oil, and water
- 1 cup cherries halved, fresh or frozen
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate roughly chopped
Cherry Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups cherries fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping
- 1 cup whipped topping Cool Whip
- 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to brownie mix instructions and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the brownie batter according to package directions. Stir in halved cherries and roughly chopped chocolate.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake as directed. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups cherries, sugar, and almond extract. Cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking up some cherries with the spoon.
- In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch. Stir into the cherry mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened. Let cool; the sauce will thicken more as it sits.
- Spoon 3/4 of the cherry sauce over the cooled brownies. Spread whipped topping on top, then add remaining sauce and sprinkle with chopped chocolate.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers – Store assembled brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Keep unassembled components separate – If possible, keep the brownies, cherry sauce, and whipped topping separate and assemble just before serving.
- Do not freeze assembled brownies – The whipped topping and cherry sauce don’t freeze well and may change texture.
- Freeze brownies without topping – The baked brownies (without sauce or topping) can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly in plastic and foil before freezing.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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