Blackberry season is in full swing and the blackberries on my allotment have done well this year and I have been experimenting with a few blackberry desserts.
These blackberry brownies are delicious. Delightfully chocolatey brownies are always a treat and with the addition of blackberries, they will definitely not disappoint.
A trio of blackberry desserts
My father-in-law gave me our blackberry bush. Luckily it is thornless so even though our allotment is quite a small plot it was safe to plant it there.
I was a little worried that the trade off for the lack of thorns might be a compromise on the flavour of the berries but I am delighted to report that it's not the case. What's more there are plenty of them.
This weekend I had to make the dessert for our local dinner party club and got a little carried away making no less than 3 desserts, all of them with blackberries! A blackberry sorbet, a blackberry mousse, and these brownies.
Cake or Dessert
These blackberry brownies are perfect for a dessert, served with sorbet, cream or a little blackbbery coulis (see below). Although I served them cold, I can't help but think they would be really yummy served while still warm.
On their own they make the perfect little cakes for a tea time treat. They will keep for several days in an airtight container in a cool place. I had the last one today with a cup of coffee - bliss.
Hints, tips and variations
- I just know this recipe will work well with raspberries too as they go well with chocolate. It is just a matter of time before I give it a try. If you beat me too it, let me know what you think. I would also love to see your pictures too.
- You can use frozen blackberries instead of fresh. Scatter the frozen berries over the surface of the cake batter as you would the fresh.
- Take care not to over bake. Brownies should be slightly soft and almost gooey in the centre.
- Do not be tempted to skip lining the tin, brownies are notorious for sticking.
- If you melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over a pan of hot water, you are unlikely to over heat the mixture but if the bowl does get very hot allow to cool slightly before adding the eggs.
- To make a blackberry coulis to serve with the brownies, blitz a few few blackberries with a little caster sugar then strain through a sieve. Also delicious served drizzled over ice cream.
Blackberry Brownies step by step
Blackberry brownies
Equipment
- 23cm (9in) square cake tin
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate ideally 70% cocoa solids
- 150 g butter
- 200 g golden caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 75 g plain flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 200 g blackberries
Instructions
- Grease and line a 23cm square cake tin. Preheat the oven to 200℃ /180℃ fan/gas mark 6.
- Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a bowl over a pan of hot water with the butter. Heat gently, stirring until melted and combined.
- Remove the bowl from the heat. add the sugar and mix well. Add the eggs one at a time and beat in. (If the mixture is very hot allow to cool slightly before adding the eggs.)
- Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl and mix to combine.
- Pour into the prepared tin and scatter the blackberries evenly over the surface.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until just cooked. Cool in the tin. Cut into squares to serve
Notes
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Lucy Howard says
Thank you this blackberry brownie was absolutely lovely, I didn't change anything just didn't add all the sugar as my blackberries were quite sweet.
Quick and easy to make which was a bonus will definitely keep your recipe and make again, I suppose you could add different fruit for the topping? from me.
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Glad you liked them Lucy. yes you can use other fruit I often use raspberries and pitted Cherries would be nice too.
Susan Warren says
Hi Jacqueline
Can I make this recipe with a store bought brownie mix?
Thank you
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Im sure if you put blackberries in a shop-bought brownie mix it would work but why would you want too? These brownies are so easy to make from scratch and that way you avoid any artificial preservatives, stabilizers and flavours etc. that are added to mixes. Im sure if you give it a try you will not go back to packet mixes.
Jo says
I am usually hopeless at cakes, so I was amazed that I managed to make these without burning them, undercooking them or putting cayenne pepper in instead of cocoa powder. Result!!!!!! 🙂
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Glad you had success with these and thank you for the 5 star rating I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Pippa says
Great recipe (and l’m not usually good at brownies.) Also worked with raspberries but they seemed a bit rubbery (although no one complained). Think I might try folding them into the mixture next time.
It’s great to be given freezing advice. But I’m disabled and often don’t have the energy for a complete bake so make and freeze a lot of recipes then defrost and bake when needed. If you ever get the chance to try out precooking freezing time please share.
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Im really pleased you liked the recipe. Thank you for the comment on freezing times I will bear this in mind.
Catherine says
Nice with chocolate ice cream. Despite cooking for an extra 15 minutes they were very gooey!
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
I agree lovely with ice cream. If they were still gooey after an additional 15 minutes it may be that you oven is a bit slow. Oven temperatures can vary quite a lot from what they are actually set at. Try increasing the oven temperature slightly and consider getting an oven thermometer to gauge how far out your oven is.
bronwyn says
Brownies turned out perfect, better than shop bought. Thank you. !!
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Oh I agree they are much better than shop bought. So very happy you like them.
Lou | Crumbs and Corkscrews says
The hedgerows around our village are starting to burst with the first blackberries. I can feel a foraging session coming on so I can make these. Chocolate and blackberry is just a great flavour combination.
Mike says
This recipe was lovely and exactly what we wanted for our foraged blackberries. All four of us really enjoyed these. Thank you.
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
I'm so glad you liked it and there is something about foraged blackberries that Ithink makes them taste even better
Jovana says
I made these several times and all people around me were very satisfied! I just reduced sugar, it was to much for my taste. Thank you for great recipe! Blackberries gives an amazing touch!
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Jovana, I am so glad you like them. I love the blackberries in them too. I have a friend who makes them a lot with raspberries (because they grow them) so you may like to try that for a change too. j x
Sue says
In the oven right now will let you know how they turn out
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
Look forward to hearing how you got on Sue
Paul Jack says
Great recipe Jacqui. i had a surplus of raspberries in the garden and substituted them for the blackberries. A special treat for our guests at breakfast!
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Lucky guests they already get a good breakfast:) So you beat me to making it with raspberries. So glad you liked it. I have a raspberry mousse recipe going live very soon if you have any raspberries left. j x
Midge says
OOoh these look amazing! We have an overrun of blackberries at the moment and this would be a perfect recipe to use them up!
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Thank you Midge Yes a good way of using blackberries, as Who can resist brownies? Ive yet to meet anyone.
Like you have lots of blackberries so hope to share some more blackberry recipes soon. Jacqui x
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says
Wow, how good do they look. At the moment all I can think of is warm brownie with blackberries....not good especially at this time of day 😉
Angela x
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Thank you Angela,
I think, thinking about warm brownies is a pretty good thing anytime of the Day:)
Eb Gargano says
Oooh Jacqui, these brownies look incredible!! And I love your wonderfully simple brownie recipe too - I think it's even easier than my usual recipe!! Definitely pinning this one!! Eb x
Eb Gargano says
P.S. And thank you for linking up to #CookBlogShare 🙂 Xx
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
You're welcome
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
You know me, I do like an easy recipe. Hope you enjoy them if you get a chance to make them Jacqui x
Sarah James says
Your brownies look delicious Jacqui, what a fab idea to add blackberries. I love the sound of a warm brownie with a sorbet.
Jacqueline Bellefonatine says
Thanks Sarah. I loved the flavour of the tangy blackberries with the chocolate. Unusual for me not to have tucked in while they were still warm.