Dried Cherry and White Chocolate Blondies

Recipe By: Calphalon Team  -  Originally Published: 7/29/2011

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Brandy has been in existence since the 16th century. The Cognac region of France produces its own brandy, known simply by the name of the region, Cognac. It undergoes a special distillation process. Savor the tastes of lusciously sweet with a hint of tart, simmered in Cognac for a decadent melding of flavor. The Calphalon XL Convection Oven will make this recipe experience a joy for you. These Blondies will be a gastronomic success and your stature as their creator will kick up a notch or two!

  • Servings: Yield 12 - 16
  • Prep Time: Less than 30 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Less than 60 Minutes
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Course: Dessert

Ingredients

Butter for 9" x 13" baking pan
1 cup dried, tart cherries
8 Tbsp. Cognac
1 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 Tbsp. Cognac
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup white chocolate morsels

White Chocolate Drizzle
1/2 cup white chocolate morsels
2 tsp. whipping cream

Directions

Position the oven rack in the lower slot with the rack oriented upwards. Preheat your Calphalon XL Convection Oven to 350ºF. Butter a shallow 9" x 13" pan. Place the 8 Tbsp. Cognac into a small sauce pan or butter warmer. Add the cherries and simmer until most of the Cognac has been absorbed. Reserve.

Mix the brown sugar, butter, eggs, corn syrup and 2 Tbsp. Cognac in a large bowl.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the corn syrup mixture. Add the cherries and white chocolate morsels. Combine thoroughly. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until the batter forms a light crust and just begins to set. Remove from the oven and cool for a few minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

Serving suggestion: White Chocolate Drizzle
Bring the cream to a simmer in a small sauce pan or butter warmer. Whisk in the morsels. Drizzle over the top of the blondie before cutting. (Make sure the blondie is completely cooled before drizzling).