Description
Delight in these bite-sized vegan brownie petit fours, crafted with a blend of quinoa and brown rice flours, and topped with a dollop of rich dark chocolate. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Brownies:
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1/3 cup olive oil (80 ml)
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1/3 cup brown rice flour (45 grams)
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1/3 cup quinoa flour (40 grams)
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2 tablespoons tapioca flour
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Pinch of sea salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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5.3-ounce bulk chocolate (3 cubes) or dark vegan chocolate (150 grams)
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1/3 cup rice milk (80 ml)
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Topping:
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3.5-ounce bulk chocolate (2 cubes) or dark vegan chocolate (100 grams)
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Edible flowers (optional, for decoration)
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Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch round baking tin with baking paper.
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Prepare Flax Eggs: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 9 tablespoons of water. Stir well and set aside to thicken.
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Melt Chocolate: Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it into a small bowl. Gently heat the rice milk until it reaches boiling point, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Stir until completely smooth. If necessary, gently heat in a double boiler to ensure the chocolate melts fully.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer, whisk the prepared flax eggs with sugar for about 5 minutes until well combined. Add the olive oil and mix for another minute.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown rice flour, quinoa flour, tapioca flour, sea salt, and baking powder.
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Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Add Melted Chocolate: Fold in the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and spread it into an even layer. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the tin on a wire rack.
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Cut into Petit Fours: Once cooled, use a 1½-inch round pastry cutter to cut the brownies into small rounds.
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Prepare Topping: Melt the remaining dark chocolate and place it into a small bowl.
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Assemble Petit Fours: Place each brownie round onto a serving platter. Using a spoon, place a small dollop of melted chocolate on top of each brownie.
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Decorate: If desired, place an edible flower on top of each petit four for decoration.
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Serve: Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding ½ cup of chopped toasted walnuts to the batter.
Ensure all dairy-free ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter.
These petit fours can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: vegan petit fours, gluten-free brownies, chocolate petit fours, bite-sized desserts