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
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.
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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Jo
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
Glad you had success with these and thank you for the 5 star rating I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Pippa
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
Im really pleased you liked the recipe. Thank you for the comment on freezing times I will bear this in mind.
bronwyn
Brownies turned out perfect, better than shop bought. Thank you. !!
Jacqueline Bellefontaine
Oh I agree they are much better than shop bought. So very happy you like them.
Lou | Crumbs and Corkscrews
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
This recipe was lovely and exactly what we wanted for our foraged blackberries. All four of us really enjoyed these. Thank you.
Jacqueline Bellefontaine
I'm so glad you liked it and there is something about foraged blackberries that Ithink makes them taste even better
Jovana
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
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
In the oven right now will let you know how they turn out
Jacqueline Bellefontaine
Look forward to hearing how you got on Sue
Paul Jack
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
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
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
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
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
Thank you Angela,
I think, thinking about warm brownies is a pretty good thing anytime of the Day:)
Eb Gargano
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
P.S. And thank you for linking up to #CookBlogShare 🙂 Xx
Jacqueline Bellefonatine
You're welcome
Jacqueline Bellefonatine
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
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
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.