Blackberry Brownies

These Blackberry Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with bursts of juicy, tart blackberries for a unique twist on a classic treat. Whether you’re looking to impress at a gathering or simply want to elevate your brownie game, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!

We love to have friends over for low-key, casual dinners. I like to cook for a crowd, and of course I always love an excuse to make dessert! A lot of our friends are very last-minute people, meaning we often don’t get a response to our invitation until a few hours before. In these cases, my favorite things to make are always brownies and bundt cakes – both come together quickly, require minimal (if any) decorating, and always seem to be universally enjoyed!

We’ve been on a pretty big brownie kick this summer and have been filling them with all sorts of berries. My daughter (currently 6 years old) loves berries of ALL varieties so we always have them around. We’ve been making them with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, and my personal favorite right now: these blackberry brownies!

There’s something fun about incorporating fresh, seasonal fruit into baked goods that aren’t typically associated with it. When blackberries are in season (typically June through early October, so there’s still plenty of time to make these!), they’re so juicy and flavorful and add the perfect pop of sweet-tart to the brownies. The end result are rich, fudgy chocolate bites with little pops of tartness from the berries – it’s so hard to stop going back for more!

Plus, these blackberry brownies are so quick to make. It barely takes more effort than a boxed brownie mix, but the end result is so much better! They come together quickly, bake in only 30 minutes, and after a quick rest at room temperature, you can finish cooling them in the refrigerator. It’s truly the perfect last-minute dessert!