Chocolate Cherry Brownies

These luscious Chocolate Cherry Brownies are easy to make. The cherry pie filling is topped with a decadent brownie batter. It’s a family favorite!

The Story Behind the Chocolate Cherry Brownies

This is hands down one of the most requested recipes from my children. I totally get it, though. These chocolate cherry brownies were one of my most requested treats growing up too. However, I didn’t call them chocolate cherry brownies.

In fact, my mom dubbed this recipe Cherry Cha-Cha. Why she called it that, I don’t know. Maybe it got its fun name because it’s so good you want to do the cha-cha after one bite.

Not only is this requested frequently from my own children, but it’s easy and decadent enough to serve for special occasions.

In fact, a few years ago I was put in charge of providing dessert my church Christmas party. I knew I needed something that was quick, easy, and worthy of a Christmas dinner. I knew immediately that I needed to make cherry cha-cha. Even though I may have over estimated how much I needed, it was a true hit!

F.A.Q.S for Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Can I use a different type of pie filling?

I have only ever made this recipe with cherries. However, I think this would be fantastic with raspberry or blueberry pie filling. I don’t think apple would be a good substitute though.

Can I use a box brownies mix?

I highly suggest trying the brownie recipe as it is written. However, as I said above, I grew up with this being made with a box brownie mix. If you do take the shortcut, I suggest using a Ghiradelhi box.

My brownie turned out really doughy, what did I do wrong?

It is really difficult to to determine if your brownie is done. I would suggest baking it for at least 40 minutes. If you are smelling chocolate brownies, that means it is done or really close to being done. The edges should be a little crisp as well.

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These luscious chocolate cherry brownies are easy to make. The cherry pie filling is topped with a decadent brownie batter. It’s a family favorite!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Course Dessert

Ingredients

10 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powdered
½ tsp kosher salt
1 21 oz. canned cherry pie filling

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°.
Grease a 8×8 pan and set aside.
In a microwavable bowl, melt butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in 45 second intervals. Heat until completely melted.
Add in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until combined.
Add dry ingredients and mix.
Pour the entire can of cherry pie filling into the 8×8 pan. Cover the cherries with the brownie batter.
Pour into the greased pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Serve alone or with whipped cream or ice cream.