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Blackberry brownies

By Jacqui Bellefontaine 16 Comments

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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.

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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 sorbet, a blackberry mousse, and these brownies. It proves I couldn’t decide what to make first with my harvest of blackberries., but I’m sharing the blackberry brownies here first – they are so good.

blackberry 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.

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Blackberry Brownies step by step

5 from 2 votes
Chocolate brownies with blackberries
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Blackberry brownies
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Delightfully chocolatey brownies with the scrummy addition of fresh blackberries. A perfect treat.
Course: Baking
Author: Jacqueline Bellefontaine
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 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 200 g blackberries
Method
  1. Grease and line a 23cm square cake tin. Preheat the oven to 200℃ /180℃ fan/gas mark 6.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.)
  4. Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl and mix to combine.
  5. Pour into the prepared tin and scatter the blackberries evenly over the surface.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes until just cooked. Cool in the tin. Cut into squares to serve
Recipe Notes

Freeze: For up to 3 months

 

Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of hot water.
Beat in the sugar.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well.
Fold in the flour and cocoa powder.
Pour into a tin and scatter the blackberries over the top before baking.

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.
I’m linking this recipes to #CookBlogShare hosted this week by Eb at Easy Peasy Foodie
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Filed Under: All Recipes, Baking, Cakes, Chocolate and confectionary Tagged With: blackberries, chocolate, Easy, Freezer Friendly, Quick

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  1. Jovana says

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    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!

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

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      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

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  2. Sue says

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    In the oven right now will let you know how they turn out

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

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      Look forward to hearing how you got on Sue

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  3. Paul Jack says

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    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!

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    • Jacqueline Bellefonatine says

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      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

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  4. Midge says

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    OOoh these look amazing! We have an overrun of blackberries at the moment and this would be a perfect recipe to use them up!

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    • Jacqueline Bellefonatine says

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      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

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  5. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

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    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

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    • Jacqueline Bellefonatine says

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      Thank you Angela,
      I think, thinking about warm brownies is a pretty good thing anytime of the Day:)

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  6. Eb Gargano says

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    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

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    • Eb Gargano says

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      P.S. And thank you for linking up to #CookBlogShare 🙂 Xx

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      • Jacqueline Bellefonatine says

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        You’re welcome

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    • Jacqueline Bellefonatine says

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      You know me, I do like an easy recipe. Hope you enjoy them if you get a chance to make them Jacqui x

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  7. Sarah James says

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    Your brownies look delicious Jacqui, what a fab idea to add blackberries. I love the sound of a warm brownie with a sorbet.

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    • Jacqueline Bellefonatine says

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      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.

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