Irresistible Fudgy Black Forest Dessert Bars with Cherries & Chocolate
Luscious Black Forest Fudge Squares
Indulge in these rich and fudgy bars layered with bursts of cherry flavor and a light whipped topping. A modern twist on a classic Black Forest dessert that’s perfect for gatherings or a decadent treat at home.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Set a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Add butter and chocolate chips, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each, then stir in vanilla.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt over the chocolate mixture. Fold gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep bars fudgy.
- Fold in chopped cherries, reserving a small handful for the top.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle reserved cherries on top. Bake for 28–32 minutes, until edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Meanwhile, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift bars from the pan. Spread the whipped cream evenly across the top and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
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Luscious Black Forest Fudge Squares
These decadent bars feature an ultra-rich chocolate base studded with tart cherries and a cloud-like whipped cream topping. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you crave a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- Double-boil butter and chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
- Whisk in both sugars, then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
- Sift in flour, cocoa, and salt; fold just until combined.
- Gently stir in chopped cherries, keeping some aside for topping.
- Spread batter in pan; top with reserved cherries. Bake 28–32 minutes.
- Cool completely in pan. Whip cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks.
- Lift out slab, spread whipped cream, chill 1 hour. Slice and serve.
Special Tips
- Keep the melted chocolate mixture under 110°F to prevent scrambling the eggs.
- Use frozen cherries straight from the freezer—they stay firmer and won’t bleed into the batter.
- Chill the bars thoroughly before slicing for clean, sharp edges.
- Add a teaspoon of cherry liqueur or espresso powder to the chocolate for an extra flavor boost.
Source: Allrecipes.com
