Chocolate cherry brownies

A chocolate brownie has become synonymous with indulgence. Listed on many a menu, the humble chocolate treat has become a classic. The variations are endless but for me, I like the combination of the rich unctuous flavour of dark chocolate paired with the sharp tartness of cherries. Once you whip up this recipe it will become a classic in your very own kitchen.  

Chocolate cherry brownies – makes 16 

Ingredients 

250g butter

200g dark chocolate

1 teaspoon instant coffee

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

170g brown sugar

130g caster sugar

4 eggs

40g cocoa powder

180g plain flour

200g cherries, pitted and halved

Method:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees 

Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and place on a double boiler 

Cook on medium heat until butter and chocolate are melted

Take off the heat and add coffee and vanilla 

Mix in both sugars, followed by the eggs 

Leave to cool slightly and fold in the flour and cocoa powder until smooth 

Lastly, add your pitted cherries 

Pour into muffin moulds until two-thirds fill 

Bake for 22 minutes 

Leave to cool and serve with a dollop of crème Fraiche