Y’all, it’s finally gettin’ cool enough to see your breath, with temperatures droppin’ well below 10˚C. London’s startin’ to feel downright festive.
Ever had one of them lazy afternoons where the only thing that’ll do is a warm, decadent, chocolaty delight? Seems like these cravings hit more often this time o’ year.
Well, these festive vegan brownies were concocted for just such an occasion. Imagine a layer of warm, gooey brownie topped with pecans, cranberries, a heap more chocolate and sticky salted caramel. As if that weren’t indulgent enough, let’s throw in a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream and another drizzle of salted caramel sauce for good measure.
Grab yourself a big ol’ mug of piping hot tea, light up some candles and curl up on your couch and dig in! Cause these festive brownies are absolutely irresistible.
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Vegan Festive Brownies With Pecans, Cranberries & Salted Caramel Recipe
Preparation Time:
– Prep time: 20 mins
– Cook time: 30 mins
– Total time: 50 mins
Servings:
– Serves: 9 brownies
Ingredients:
Caramel sauce:
– 150 g golden caster sugar
– 3 Tbsp water
– 100 g coconut cream (solid part of a can of coconut milk)
– 4 Tbsp soy milk
– 1 Tbsp margarine
– ¼ tsp sea salt
Brownies:
– 250 g dairy-free dark chocolate
– 180 g flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 50 g cocoa powder
– 160 g golden caster sugar
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– Pinch of sea salt
– 250 ml soy milk
– 80 ml sunflower oil
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 100 g pecans
– 100 g cranberries
Instructions:
1. For the caramel sauce add the sugar and water to a small sauce pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. The mixture will start forming big bubbles and slowly turn colour to a light golden brown. Caramel can burn rather easily so don’t stir it to avoid burning, in fact don’t touch it at all while it’s bubbling.
2. Turn down the heat and add the coconut cream, soy milk and margarine and whisk to combine. Bring the caramel back to a boil and boil on low heat for another 3 minutes. Once the mixture has thickened and coats the back of a spoon take it off the heat, stir in the salt and set it aside.
3. For the brownies melt 200 g of the chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
4. Pre-heat the oven to 180˚C.
5. Meanwhile add the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt to a big mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
6. Stir in the soy milk, sunflower oil, vanilla extract and melted chocolate. Scoop the batter into a lined baking tray and spread it out evenly. Chop the remaining chocolate and the pecans into pieces and sprinkle them and the cranberries on top of the brownie batter.
7. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce on top and pop the brownies in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked on the outside but still gooey on the inside.
8. Let the brownies cool for 5 minutes then cut into squares and serve with dairy-free vanilla ice cream and the remaining salted caramel sauce. Enjoy!
If you loved my previous dessert recipes, there are plenty more to try.
Why not whip up a cup of Vegan Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate on a chilly evening? Or perhaps you’re looking for something festive to share with your loved ones this holiday season?
If so, check out my 22 Delicious Vegan Festive Holiday Treats & Desserts recipe. If you’re in the mood for something classic and comforting, my Vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe is guaranteed to hit the spot.
And last but certainly not least, my Vegan Salted Chocolate Chip & Rosemary Cookies recipe is a refreshing twist on a traditional favorite that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
