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Brownie with cherry - a very popular dessert, revered throughout the world. Today it is difficult to judge exactly when and where his recipe was invented. Some believe that this is a purely English pie, others believe that the creation of this chocolate dessert is the merit of American chefs. Its name comes from the word "brown", which means "brown".
How and when did the brownie recipe appear?
A small amount of ingredients is required to make brownies with cottage cheese and cherries. The classic recipe appeared, according to some, in 1906.It can be found in almost any English or American cookbook. It is also believed that for the first time this pastry was cooked in one of the institutions of the city of Chicago. Anyway, its chocolate taste and texture will not leave indifferent even the most demanding gourmets.
Brownie with cherry is a kind of combination of cake and chocolate cake. Even inexperienced cooks or housewives can cook it. There may be pieces of nuts. If you do not use chocolate, this dessert will already be another popular American dessert, called "blondie."
The main thing that should be strictly followed in the cooking process is the time of roasting. If you leave the brownies with cherries for too long in the oven, it will turn out dry. It is prepared with one cake and then cut into individual portions. Usually the pieces are rectangular. This is a dessert that does not require the use of additional cream. A small amount of ice cream will be enough for it to reveal its full taste potential. It can be served both with coffee and tea.
Traditionally, the chocolate brownie with cherries is prepared on the basis of the following ingredients:
- flour - 100 g;
- chocolate - 200 g;
- butter - 100 g;
- sugar - 150 g;
- eggs - 3 pcs;
- cherry - 300 g;
- cocoa powder - 20 g
Brownie with cherry: a recipe with a photo
Step 1
Baking is based on bitter chocolate, as well as cherry. If possible, it is advisable to use fresh berries, in the winter you can replace them with frozen ones. The main thing is to drain water from them when they are thawed.350 grams will be enough. After we remove the bones, there will be about 300 grams of berries.
Step 2
Add the selected chocolate to the large bowl. It should be chopped into pieces with a knife. Then combine with butter. It is advisable to heat chocolate in a water bath, but you can also use a microwave oven. However, it is very important to ensure that the chocolate does not overheat, as in this case it will start to curl up into lumps. To do this, you can check it in the oven every 10 seconds.
Milk chocolate, unlike the bitter version, melts much longer. Yes, and in the classic recipe its use is unacceptable, since the dough in this case does not acquire the characteristic brown color.
Step 3
When the chocolate and butter are completely melted, they should be stirred. It should be a homogeneous mass. To it you must add sugar and cocoa powder. Mix the mixture with a spatula or fork.
Step 4
Do not wait until the granulated sugar is completely dissolved, as this is not a prerequisite. Next, enter into the resulting mass of one chicken egg. Do not forget to constantly stir the dough. When it becomes completely homogeneous, you can begin adding berries.
Cherries must be pitted.
Step 5
The final touch in the process of making chocolate dough is the addition of wheat flour. It must be sifted and preferably of the highest grade. All thoroughly mixed so as not to form lumps.
Step 6
So, the dough is fully prepared, it remains only to bake it correctly. To do this, use a form that is suitable in size and shape. If we consider the traditional photo recipe of brownie with cottage cheese and cherries, then it becomes clear that the most popular option remains the square shape for dessert.
If you are using a silicone mold for baking dough, then you can not lubricate it with oil. However, metal utensils already need it. You can do with parchment paper.
Step 7
The oven should be preheated at 180 degrees. The baking process itself takes about 20 or 30 minutes. Ready dessert should be cooled directly in the form, and then served in portions.
The recipe for brownies with cherries and cottage cheese is not the only one; chefs also offer other options. Instead of cherries, you can use any other berries, cottage cheese replaced with chocolate pieces or nuts. Starting from the classic recipe, you can experiment and use different products, changing the taste and texture of the cake. The only thing that should always remain unchanged is the absence of such components as baking powder and soda in the dough.
