Make box brownies, a treat to remember! This black forest Brownies with Cherrie Pie Filling recipe is a memorable, family favorite with its decadent taste and chewy texture. It also adds flair to the classic brownies and renders an otherwise boring dessert into an experience.
I always say that there should always be space in our plates – and our stomachs- for just one more dessert. There are a lot of dessert recipes out there, but some of them are just versions of one after another. If you want to be more creative, then this recipe is the perfect recipe for you!
This is a simple, fool-proof and great way of creating a dessert that doesn’t eat into your pockets, nor does it steal so much of your time. I assure you this recipe will be one of your future great bakes that will also star in your next family occasion or community event.
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Why does this recipe work?
If you’re wondering how amazing this chocolate cherry brownies recipe is, then look no further. I will count down the reasons for you.
- You do not need a lot of time to create this recipe. Just allot 45-50 minutes of your time you’ll come up with a dessert designed to blow all desserts out of the water.
- These black forest brownies are the perfect dessert for all chocolate lovers because they are fudgy and chocolate dense.
- Whether you are a budding chef or a professional in a rush, this dessert is perfect for you as it requires no special kitchen equipment to make.
- This is also a good activity to do with your kids.
- This Brownies with Cherrie Pie Filling is a family-friendly recipe that all members will like, even picky eaters.
What are the ingredients of the recipe?
There are only five ingredients to this brownies with cherry pie filling recipe, believe it or not:
Box of brownie mix (store-bought): you can choose any boxed brownie mix of your choice but make sure that you choose a chocolate brownie mix and not cake mix.
Eggs: They act as a binder for the different ingredients in your recipe. At the same time, it also makes brownies fudgier.
Vegetable oil: It has a neutral taste, and it adds moisture to your brownies. You can use melted butter instead if you want.
Cherry pie filling: As the name suggests, acts as the filling of the recipe. The flavor of cherry complements the decadence and sweetness of brownies.
Chocolate bars: Chocolate are added as an additional garnish in this recipe. It provides additional sweetness and decadence to the brownie, but it also adds crunch to the texture of your dessert.
How to make Brownies with Cherry Pie Filling?
First Step: Preheat the oven to 176 C/ 350 F and line a 9-inch pan with parchment paper.
Second Step: In a medium bowl, whisk brownie mix, eggs, oil, and half of the cherry pie filling until combined.
Third Step: Spread the brownie batter into the baking pan and drop the remaining pie filling over the top of the batter.
Fourth Step: Use a toothpick to make swirls of the batter and cherries, and then scatter the chopped chocolate on top.
Fifth Step: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
Sixth Step: Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
Top Tips!
If you want to make sure that you end up with the best-tasting brownies in town, make sure to follow these top tips:
- Make sure to preheat the oven to allow for even baking
- Make sure to remove any air pockets in the batter before baking. You can do this by giving the pan a few gentle whams on the kitchen/table counter.
- Do not use a baking pan that is bigger or smaller than the one prescribed in this recipe; this will make your brownies too thin or too dense.
- Make sure that your brownie is not overcooked. To know if your brownie can be taken out of the oven, get a toothpick and stick it in the middle of your batter. Your toothpick should come out with little to no crumbs.
- Make sure to use room temperature eggs in the batter as they mix easily with the batter, creating a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter, just mix until all ingredients are well combined. An overmixed batter will give you a very dense and doughy brownie and will lose all the fudgy and moist texture that you want.
- Another great tip to avoid overmixing brownies is using a spatula or wooden spoon to fold in the ingredient instead of a hand mixer or electric mixer.
Recipe variations
You can play with the toppings in this recipe. You can add the following:
- Drizzle strawberry milk chocolate ganache.
- Drizzle dark chocolate or white chocolate ganache.
- Top brownies with nuts.
- If you don’t have a cherry filling, you can substitute it with strawberry filling.
- You may use fresh or frozen cherries in making these fudge brownies.
- Add a few drops of vanilla extract or almond extract for more flavor.
Serving instructions
You can serve these magnificent Brownies with Cherrie Pie Filling as a dessert, or they can easily be the star of the show. Bring these brownies to your next family picnic, or serve them in your next community bake-off. These can also be eaten as go-to snacks or can be paired with your favorite tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.
It is also important to take note to let the chocolate settle before serving. Thus, after the brownies are taken out of the oven, let them cool on a cooling rack. When slicing, it is advisable to run your knife through hot water to get even and clean slices.
You can also slice them into regular chunks or slice them into smaller bite-sized pieces for easier munching.
Storage
To Store: When stored at room temperature, these cherry-filled brownies can last for up to four days if they are stored in an airtight container. They last longer in the fridge and could last for four months when frozen.
Freezing: If you decide to freeze your brownies, put them in a sealed container and make sure that you let them chill in the fridge the day before serving. A few hours before serving let the brownies cool to room temperature by taking them out of the fridge.
Recipe FAQs
This means that you overmixed the batter. Overmixing batter leads to doughy and dense brownies.
Yes, but stay with berries to preserve that sweet and tangy flavor that this recipe entails.
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Recipe
Brownies With Cherry Pie Filling
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 cup chocolate , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 176 C/ 350 F and line 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk brownie mix, eggs, oil and half of the cherry pie filling until combined.1 box fudge brownie mix, 2 large eggs, 1 can cherry pie filling, ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Spread the batter into the baking pan and scatter drop the remaining pie filling over the top; use a toothpick to make swirls of the batter and cherries, and then scatter the chopped chocolate on top.1 cup chocolate
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting.
Notes
- Make sure to preheat the oven to allow for even baking
- Make sure to remove any air pockets in the batter before baking. You can do this by giving the pan a few gentle whams on the kitchen/table counter.
- Do not use a baking pan that is bigger or smaller than the one prescribed in this recipe; this will make your brownies too thin or too dense.
- Make sure that your brownie is not overcooked. To know if your brownie can be taken out of the oven, get a toothpick and stick it in the middle of your batter. Your toothpick should come out with little to no crumbs.
- Make sure to use room temperature eggs in the batter as they mix easily with the batter, creating a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter, just mix until all ingredients are well combined. An overmixed batter will give you a very dense and doughy brownie and will lose all the fudgy and moist texture that you want.
- Another great tip to avoid overmixing brownies is using a spatula or wooden spoon to fold in the ingredient instead of a hand mixer or electric mixer.
variations
- Drizzle strawberry milk chocolate ganache.
- Drizzle dark chocolate or white chocolate ganache.
- Top brownies with nuts.
- If you don’t have a cherry filling, you can substitute it with strawberry filling.
- You may use fresh or frozen cherries in making these fudge brownies.
- Add a few drops of vanilla extract or almond extract for more flavor.
Kimberly
I made these brownies this past weekend and was blown away at how good they turned out. So fudgy and delicious. Thanks for sharing!!!
Lisa
I made this recipe for my husband’s birthday, and it came out so good. It was so delicious!
Jenny
Can this be made without the Oreo crust?
Radwa
Yes, you can use any other cookies you like.