Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready to treat yourself to a slice of rich, decadent joy? Let’s dive into a dessert that brings together the fudgy goodness of brownies and the sweet, tropical charm of cherries and coconut.
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40g) cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cherry Coconut Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup glace cherries, halved
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 100g dark chocolate, chopped
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a square baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until just set.
- While the brownie base bakes, mix the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and cherries in a bowl.
- Once the brownie layer is out of the oven, let it cool slightly, then gently spread the cherry coconut mixture over the top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- For the ganache, heat the cream until just steaming, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until silky smooth.
- Pour ganache over the cooled cherry layer and spread evenly. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 mins | 🔥 Baking Time: 35 mins | ⏳ Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
⚡ Calories per serving: ~290 | 🍽️ Servings: 12
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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️
