Black Forest Nutella Brownies

Black Forest Nutella brownies are the dessert mash up you never knew you needed. These rich, fudgy brownies have a secret layer of Nutella inside then smothered in a creamy chocolate ganache, cherry pie filling and fresh cherry’s…gasp! That was a lot but you will not regret making these brownies!

If you love Black Forest, brownies and Nutella then you will become obsessed with them! I certainly have, I mean I basically put all the things I love together to make this recipe. They are perfect for special occasions or just a cozy night in, either way you will love them.

Why should I make these Black Forest Nutella brownies?

Theres so many reasons why you should make these brownies, but here’s a list below in case you need convincing further:

1. Decadent Flavor Combination: The rich chocolate brownie base paired with creamy Nutella and tart cherries creates an irresistible flavor profile.
2. Easy to Make: With straightforward ingredients and simple steps, these brownies are perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.
3. Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, Halloween or a cozy night in, these brownies are going to go down a storm.
4. Gourmet Touch: The Nutella filling elevates the brownies from standard to gourmet, making them feel extra special.
5. Satisfies Multiple Cravings: Whether you’re in the mood for chocolate, Nutella, or cherries, these brownies deliver on all fronts.
6. Visually Appealing: The contrast of dark brownies, creamy Nutella, and bright cherries creates a stunning dessert that’s great for presentation.
7. Comfort Food: There’s something incredibly comforting about brownies, and the addition of Nutella and cherries takes it to a whole new level of indulgence.
8. Halloween party: Visually these brownies are perfect for Halloween, your friends who devour them (see what I did there…)

When should I make these Black Forest Nutella brownies?

You can make these brownies whenever you like, but here’s a list of reasons below:

1. Celebrations and Parties: Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, Halloween, or holiday gatherings to wow your guests.
2. Movie Nights: Elevate your next cozy night in with a delicious treat to enjoy while watching films.
3. Rainy Days: Baking these brownies can be a fun activity that brightens up a gloomy day.
4. Special Treats for Friends: Surprise a friend with a batch to show you care or to celebrate their accomplishments.
5. Baking Challenges: If you’re looking to try a new recipe, these brownies offer a fun and rewarding baking experience.
6. Holiday Desserts: Great for festive occasions like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Halloween adding a seasonal twist to dessert tables.
7. Date Nights: Impress your significant other with a homemade dessert that’s both romantic and delicious.
8. Just Because: Sometimes, you don’t need a reason—baking these brownies can simply satisfy a craving for something sweet!

How to make black forest Nutella brownies?

• Line a 20x20cm brownie tin with baking paper.
• Melt the dark chocolate and butter in the microwave, 20 secs at a time. Mix together, make sure the melted chocolate and butter are well combined. This stops the brownie batter from splitting. Set aside.
• Mix the eggs, sugar & vanilla extract with an electric beater/stand mixer for 3 mins until creamy.
• Fold in the slightly cooled melted chocolate and butter mix with a spatula.
• Sift half the flour, cocoa and salt into the wet ingredients, fold in with a spatula. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients until combined.
• Fold in the optional dark chocolate chunks.
• Add 3/4 of the brownie batter into the brownie tin, spread evenly with a spatula.
• Spoon the Nutella on top of brownie mix, use the back of the spoon to carefully spread the Nutella towards the edges. Do not spread all the way to the sides of the tin, leave a little gap.
• Spoon the remaining brownie batter on top, use a spatula to cover the Nutella underneath.
• Bake in the oven at 170c fan for 25mins-30mins. The more you bake the brownies the less fudgy they will be.

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

Brownies

• 160g butter
• 190g dark chocolate (use dark chocolate between 50%-60% cocoa)
• 160g plain flour
• 30g cocoa powder
• 3 medium eggs
• 200g caster sugar
• 60g soft light brown sugar
• 1tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Optional - 40g dark chocolate chunks

Chocolate ganache

• 6oz/170g dark chocolate (use dark chocolate between 50%-60% cocoa)
• 5oz/141ml double/whipping cream
• 3-4tbsp golden/corn syrup or your choice of syrup (add more if you would like it sweeter)

Nutella filling

• 4-5 heaped tbsp Nutella

Cherry pie filling & fresh Cherrys

• 1 and half cans cherry pie filling (600g)
• 1tbsp kirsch
• Approx.15 fresh cherry's (add as many as you like)

 

Instructions

Brownies

1. Line a 20x20cm brownie tin with baking paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in the microwave, 20 secs at a time. Mix together, make sure the melted chocolate and butter are well combined. This stops the brownie batter from splitting. Set aside.
3. Mix the eggs, sugar & vanilla extract with an electric beater/stand mixer for 3 mins until creamy.
4. Fold in the slightly cooled melted chocolate and butter mix with a spatula.
5. Sift half the flour, cocoa and salt into the wet ingredients, fold in with a spatula. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients until combined.
6. Fold in the optional dark chocolate chunks.
7. Add 3/4 of the brownie batter into the brownie tin, spread evenly with a spatula.
8. Spoon the Nutella on top of brownie mix, use the back of the spoon to carefully spread the Nutella towards the edges. Do not spread all the way to the sides of the tin, leave a little gap.
9. Spoon the remaining brownie batter on top, use a spatula to cover the Nutella underneath.
10. Bake in the oven at 170c fan for 25mins-30mins. The more you bake the brownies the less fudgy they will be.

Chocolate ganache

1. Do not make the chocolate ganache until the brownies have cooled. Heat the cream in the microwave for 40 seconds, check if it is bubbling, if not heat for another 10-20 seconds. Do not let it become too hot as it will split the ganache.  Pour it over the chocolate.
2. Let it sit for 1 minute , then stir  to combine using a spatula. Stop as soon as the cream and chocolate is combined. Do not over mix.
3. Once the ganache has cooled and has become firmer, add the golden syrup. The ganache is ready once it has become firmer, and a spreadable texture. if you leave it too long to will become hard. if this happens heat for 5 seconds at a time in the microwave.

Assemble

1. Once the brownies have cooled, spread the chocolate ganache over the top of the brownies.
2. Gently stir 1tbsp kirsch into the cherry pie filling , then spoon on top of the chocolate ganache. Finish with fresh cherry's.