Now this is what dessert
is all about! Squares of fresh baked chocolate brownie topped
with warm cherry pie filling and topped with a dollop of whipped
cream and chocolate curls!
Black Forest
Brownies
- 3/4 cup unsweetened baking
cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup water, boiling
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup butter
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
-
- Toppings:
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry
pie filling, warmed
Sweetened whipped cream
- Chocolate curls
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan; set
aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cocoa
and baking soda. Blend in butter. Stir in boiling water,
and mix until thick. Stir in sugar, beaten eggs and remaining
butter. Add flour, vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth. Stir
in semisweet chocolate chips; pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes,
or until the brownie pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove
from oven; cool completely before cutting into squares.
- To serve, top brownies
with warm cherry pie filling, a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate
curls or simply grated chocolate.
Makes 24 brownies.
Cook's Note: Use a vegetable
peeler to make the chocolate curls, or simply grate the chocolate
for an easier garnish.
Nutrition (per serving):
222.7 calories; 35% calories from fat; 9.2g total fat; 35.0mg
cholesterol; 100.5mg sodium; 89.5mg potassium; 35.5g carbohydrates;
1.6g fiber; 16.8g sugar; 33.8g net carbs; 2.4g protein.
