Best Cherry Coconut Homemade Brownie
Best Cherry Coconut Homemade BrownieĀ – This homemade brownie recipe with creamy coconut swirls and fresh ripe cherries, is something to experience!
Wanting What You Canāt Have
These brownies are so irresistible, I kind of feel like a bad person, showing you a picture of them when you can’t reach out and grab one… Sorry.
I understand though, because I have a friend who always talked about a chocolate cherry coconut candy that she gets every year from someone she knows that travels to Australia often. These candies sound absolutely delicious!Ā
I can’t stand it when I hear about something amazing like that, but don’t have the means to experience it for myself. Therefore, every time she mentions these illusive bars (at least Illusive in the US) I can’t stop thinking about them for days on end.Ā
Her Cherry Ripe candies got me thinking, and I got to work.
Creating This Homemade Brownie Recipe
My Cherry Ripe envy then led to the creation of these magnificently decadent homemade brownies. So in a way, my manic obsession was a good thing.
Right?
Now I (or we) can have Australian Cherry Ripe inspired treats whenever we want, mate.
How To Make These Brownies From Scratch
This wickedly wonderful Cherry Coconut Brownie Recipe starts with a dark chocolate base, speckled with chocolate morsels for good measure. This, to me, makes these the best brownies I have ever tasted.
Then a thick creamy coconut mixture is swirled over the top, followed by fresh pitted cherries.
As the brownies bake, the ripe juicy fresh cherries settle into the brownies releasing their juices into the batter. So that each bite is a fusion of dark, tart and creamy tropical flavors.
Ingredients for This Best Brownie Recipe:Ā
- butter
- granulated sugar
- all-purpose flour
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- eggs
- instant coffee granules
- salt
- chocolate chips
- fresh pitted cherries
- cream cheeseĀ
- sweetened condensed milk
- shredded coconut
Heavenly. Devilish. I can’t decide…
You’ll have to make this easy brownie recipe and decide for yourself.
My Best Homemade Cherry Coconut Brownie Recipe was a HUGE hit at our house, and makes a marvelous treat for Valentines Day or for spring and summer picnics.
Friends often say it is the best brownie recipe they have tasted!Ā
P.S. A fun way to spice things up a bit is to turn these into mini brownie bites! (Great for dessert to bring for parties, potlucks, or tailgates!)Ā
Get The Full (Printable) Recipe Below For How To Make The Best Easy Cherry Coconut Brownies.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long do brownies last?
They can last in your pantry for about three to four days, and up to one week when stored in the refrigerator.Ā
Can you freeze brownies?
It is safe to freeze the brownies for up to three months to be able to keep their fresh taste. Make sure that you wrap them well to avoid freezer burn.Ā
How to store brownies?
For best freezing experience with brownies, wrap each piece in plastic wrap and then place them in a plastic bag or airtight container.Ā
Can you make brownies without eggs?
If you want to make brownies without using eggs, some good substitutes would be bananas or applesauce. This will change the taste of the brownies slightly, but substitute Ā¼ cup banana or Ā¼ cup applesauce per each egg.Ā
How to tell if your brownies are done?
To check the interior of the brownies, all you have to do is grab a toothpick and poke it in the center of the pan. If it comes out without brownie batter on it, your brownies are overcooked. If the toothpick is covered in brownie, batter then the brownies are underbaked. You want the toothpick to have a few brownie crumbs on it, knowing that you baked them just perfectly.Ā
How to make brownies moist?
When making brownies, you do not need to use a good amount of flour. Too much flour makes the brownies dry. If you measured properly and still end up with dry brownies, then you might be overpacking your flour in the measuring cup. Remember to stir the flour in the bag, spoon it into the measuring cups, then level the top.
If you want to keep your brownies moist while storing them in a container, place an end piece of sandwich bread at the top of the container. The moisture from the bread will transfer to the brownies, help keep the brownies moist and fresh for a few days longer.Ā
Other Brownie Recipes:
- Gooey Caramel Brownies
- French Silk Chocolate Brownies
- Epic Homemade Brownies
- Smores BrowniesĀ
- Mexican Brownies
Best Coconut Cherry Homemade Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
For the Easy Brownie Recipe:
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purposeĀ flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pitted cherries 25 cherries
For the Coconut Swirl:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter (or spray) a 9- to 10-inch square baking dish and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the eggs, coffee granules, and salt. Scrape the bowl, then slowly beat in the flour and cocoa powder. Scrape the bowl again and mix in the chocolate chips with a spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Using a clean bowl and beaters, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and beat until smooth. Then add in the egg and beat until smooth. Stir in the coconut until well combined.
- Pour (or scoop) the coconut mixture over the brownie batter, distributing evenly. Use a spatula or butter knife to swirl the coconut mixture through out the batter. Then place the cherries on top in 5 even rows of five. Don't push them in, but let them sit right at the surface. .
- Bake the brownies for 45-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Those are so pretty!
These Brownies and a vegetable lasagna !!
A fig loaf
I would bake a squash casserole…my favorite. Thanks.
I would totally begin with brownies, for sure!
These sound so good with the cherries in them!
Lemon Bars! or Pecan Pie bars!
the classic lines – those dishes are beautiful
Now these look terrific! Not only will I make these, I’ll also share the recipe with my Aussie and Filipina friends! They’re going to love these!
The first thing i would bake is this super moist Banana Bread Pudding Cake with a rich buttery caramel-flavored glaze that I been eyeballing lately, sounds amazing!
I will definitely try these brownies, as all of my family members are coconut fiends. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of these awesome dishes. First, if I win one of these beauties, will be a veggie/fish bake that we do for dinner at least once every two to three weeks. Any fresh veggies with herbs from the garden (usually zucchini, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper etc., etc) topped with spinach, then tilapia (or any fish, for that matter & sometimes adding shrimp), and then top off with tomatoes and some lemon juice & sometimes Old Bay. Bake for 30-45 minutes (depending on depth) at 350 degrees. MMMM…yummy! Love a dish that you can bake in and take right to the table.
Zucchini cake!
I definitely make some kind of brownie!
Think I would try your Cherry-Brownies the first time I use these! Looks sooo tasty!
peanut butter and jelly bars
Love all the colors! The first thing I would make is lasagna.
Delish! Love all the flavors. Thanks for the chance.
lasagnaaaaaaa… yumm.. =)