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Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle

June 11, 2014 by Sandra Shaffer 45 Comments

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Chocolate brownie bites with a fresh cherry sauce layered between dollops of whipped cream!

 

Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle - The Foodie Affair

 

These Individual Brownie Trifles are simply scrumptious!

The flavors of chocolate with cherries are a wonderful combination. Well, anything with chocolate gets two thumbs up in my opinion but there is something special about these two together!

 

Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle - The Foodie Affair

 

Did you hear that there may be a shortage of cherries to enjoy this year? Apparently, our erratic weather has messed with the cherry crops limiting the supply!

That’s just so wrong! Cherries are in the same category with watermelon, they both go hand and hand with the summer months! It’s just too sad to think that this summer could come and go without a bowl full of cherries to enjoy, so when I saw a large painted sign screaming CHERRIES on the side of the road, I had to stop at the produce stand!!

 

Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle - The Foodie Affair

 

I picked up about 2 pounds, which set me back about $10, but they were super sweet and worth the price tag! Some were ruby red and others had more pink in them. We ate most of them as soon as I washed them!

Then I remembered that my friend gave me a cherry pitter, which happens to be the greatest invention ever!

Kind of fun to squish out the pits with a handy dandy tool. I got busy pitting each cherry, and then something amazing happened.

 

Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle - The Foodie Affair

Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle - The Foodie Affair

 

I made a simple delicious cherry sauce, homemade brownies, and then married the two! They were rich tasting, and the best bites had a little taste of cherry sauce, brownie, and whipped cream.

Next time I make these I think I’ll try serving them in the same shooters glasses that I made my Yogurt Berry Parfaits in just for fun.

 

Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle - The Foodie Affair

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Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle

Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle - The Foodie Affair

Ingredients

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 8-inch square baking pan and set aside.

Cherry Sauce

  • 2 1/2 cups cherries (pits and stems removed) and cut in half
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Brownies

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted and melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Chocolate & Cocoa
  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour, unsifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • Prepared Whipped Cream (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  • For the cherry sauce, bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until cherries start to soften and release juices (8-10 minutes). Transfer cherries to a heatproof bowl and set aside. Remove half of the cherries and when cool enough puree them in a blender or processor, then put back in the bowl. Simmer the remaining juices until it thickens. Pour over cherries, and let cool.
  • For brownies In a medium bowl, stir together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and butter with a wooden spoon. Sift chocolate, flour, baking powder and salt together in a separate bowl then add to the butter/egg mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and speed into prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool and cut into bite size squares.
  • To assemble, place 2-3 brownie bites on the bottom of the glass, drizzle about a tablespoon of cherry sauce, then add whipped cream. Repeat layers. Garnish with fresh cherries.
  • Notes

    You will have extra brownies leftover. Recipe is enough for 6 servings.

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    Category: Dessert

     

    I used the Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownie recipe from the back of the container of the Ghiradelli baking cocoa. I couldn’t find the exact recipe online, but did find their other brownie drool worthy recipes!

     

    Individual Brownie Cherry Trifle - The Foodie Affair

     

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    Comments

    1. Liz

      June 12, 2014 at 2:15 pm

      Perfect dessert with all the sweet cherries I’ve seen at the market! Totally irresistible!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 12, 2014 at 8:50 pm

        I keep picking up a few more every time I see cherries! They’re so good!

        Reply
    2. Nicole Neverman

      June 12, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      Oh wow. This is just fantastic!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 12, 2014 at 8:49 pm

        Thanks, Nicole!

        Reply
    3. Sandra Shaffer

      June 12, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      Yes, get going on that cherry tree 🙂 We don’t ever want to deal with a shortage of cherries 🙂

      Reply
    4. Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

      June 12, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      Love the cherry parfaits and your gorgeous photos! A shortage. Hmm. I wonder if I can get a cherry tree to grow in my backyard.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 12, 2014 at 10:11 pm

        I think it’s worth a try to grow your own cherry tree, and I hope I’m not spreading rumors because I seem to be the only one that knows about this cherry shortage! haha!!

        Reply
    5. Robin (Masshole Mommy)

      June 13, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Those sound SO good. My only problem is that I would need to eat at least 4 of them 😉

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 14, 2014 at 9:42 am

        I know, pretty irresistible, especially when you smell the brownies cooking! It’s pretty amazing that the brownies got in trifle form before disappearing!

        Reply
    6. Lori Who Needs A Cape?

      June 13, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Mmm, cherry season is upon us!!!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 14, 2014 at 9:38 am

        Yes, cherries are here, so hurry and get yours!

        Reply
    7. Paula Parker

      June 13, 2014 at 9:53 am

      Wow! So yummy and elegant. A nice dessert for that romantic dinner. Thanks

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 14, 2014 at 9:37 am

        Oh, yes! This would be a nice dessert for date night!

        Reply
    8. Felicia

      June 13, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Wow I would eat this every night for dessert if I could! It look delicious!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 14, 2014 at 9:35 am

        Super tempting, I know! Thanks, Felicia 🙂

        Reply
    9. Renee @ CreativeMamaMessyHouse

      June 13, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      There definitely is a cherry shortage this year. The warmer weather messed with the internal clocks of the cherry trees, causing them to bloom too soon. I have heard that for some local farmers, this will be their last weekend being able to offer cherries for sale, so sad 🙁

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 14, 2014 at 9:34 am

        That is sad! Our summer barely started! Thanks for letting me know more about the cherry shortage!

        Reply
    10. Deeder

      June 13, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      I would use brownie mix fast and I think taste great

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 14, 2014 at 9:32 am

        Using premixed brownie mix is convenient, but I know you’ll love the taste of these Ghiradelli brownies!

        Reply
    11. Mama to 5 BLessings

      June 13, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      This sounds amazing, I so need to get one of those seed removers!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 14, 2014 at 9:31 am

        The cherry pitter is super cool! I love mine 🙂

        Reply
    12. Rosey

      June 14, 2014 at 6:55 am

      Those are some of the best looking cherries I’ve seen!! I love the whole trifle, but the cherries just look yum!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 14, 2014 at 9:30 am

        Thank you, Rosey! I couldn’t agree more!!

        Reply
    13. Sandra Shaffer

      June 14, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Thanks, Stephen! The combination of chocolate and cherry IS heavenly!

      Reply
    14. Sandra Shaffer

      June 14, 2014 at 9:46 am

      Thanks, Joanne! I can’t get enough cherries. They’re so good!

      Reply
    15. Debra

      June 14, 2014 at 9:56 am

      These look beautiful and delicious. I love cherries!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 16, 2014 at 7:11 am

        Thank you, Debra! We enjoyed this dessert! No crumb was left behind 🙂

        Reply
    16. Joanna Sormunen

      June 14, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      What a delicious idea! I love brownies, and cherries, and frifles… LOL! Perfect!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 16, 2014 at 7:10 am

        Yummy for your tummy! Gotta have some dessert fun with this 🙂

        Reply
    17. Hotly Spiced

      June 15, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      I love your presentation of these trifles. They look stunning. I adore cherries but they’re not in season at the moment however, cherries from the USA have just started to appear in our shops so I’ll be able to recreate this xx

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 16, 2014 at 7:07 am

        The season will be short, Charlie! So grab them when they arrive in your stores!

        Reply
    18. Debi

      June 16, 2014 at 3:46 am

      Oh my YUM! That looks like something I would eat up.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 16, 2014 at 7:06 am

        Everything tastes wonderful individually, but when put together, WOW! 🙂

        Reply
    19. cherisavoryspoon

      June 16, 2014 at 12:21 pm

      Hi Sandra, cherries are my favorite, love what you did here. Great site you have.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 17, 2014 at 9:16 pm

        Thank you, Cheri! I appreciate the compliment 🙂

        Reply
    20. krystalskitsch

      June 16, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Love desserts for one! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 17, 2014 at 9:15 pm

        Thank you for stopping by Krystal!

        Reply
    21. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      June 16, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      Oh yum Sandra, your dessert sounds great. Chocolate and cherries are such a good combination.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 17, 2014 at 9:15 pm

        Quite rich together, but of so yummy! Thank you, Karen!

        Reply
    22. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      June 16, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      I can’t wait for cherry season to come again so I can try this. I love the trifle idea. Cherries are in season at Christmas in Australia and I think that it will be lovely during the holidays.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 17, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        Oh that would be a nice touch for the holidays! I hope Australia doesn’t experience the same crop issues we had and there are plenty of cherries to enjoy!

        Reply
    23. Choc Chip Uru

      June 18, 2014 at 6:25 am

      This trifle looks crazy delicious, I would devour it in a second 😀

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        June 21, 2014 at 9:37 am

        Yummy treats don’t last long that’s for sure!

        Reply
    24. Sandra Shaffer

      June 24, 2014 at 6:55 am

      The two together are pretty much a piece of yummy heaven 🙂

      Reply

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