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Brownie Petit Fourster: A Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Delight


  • Author: Norah
  • Total Time: 55-60 minutes
  • Yield: 16 petit fours 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

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

Scale
  • Brownies:

    • 1/3 cup olive oil (80 ml)

    • 1/3 cup brown rice flour (45 grams)

    • 1/3 cup quinoa flour (40 grams)

    • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour

    • Pinch of sea salt

    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    • 5.3-ounce bulk chocolate (3 cubes) or dark vegan chocolate (150 grams)

    • 1/3 cup rice milk (80 ml)

  • Topping:

    • 3.5-ounce bulk chocolate (2 cubes) or dark vegan chocolate (100 grams)

    • Edible flowers (optional, for decoration)


Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch round baking tin with baking paper.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown rice flour, quinoa flour, tapioca flour, sea salt, and baking powder.

  • Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

  • Add Melted Chocolate: Fold in the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.

  • 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.

  • Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the tin on a wire rack.

  • Cut into Petit Fours: Once cooled, use a 1½-inch round pastry cutter to cut the brownies into small rounds.

  • Prepare Topping: Melt the remaining dark chocolate and place it into a small bowl.

  • 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.

  • Decorate: If desired, place an edible flower on top of each petit four for decoration.

 

  • 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