No-Bake Chestnut Chocolate Brownies

Rich, fudgy and naturally indulgent, these no-bake brownies combine Chestnuts with almond butter, cacao and maple syrup before being dipped in dark chocolate and decorated for Easter. A simple treat that's packed with chocolate flavour and requires no baking.


Written by Nourishing Amy
No-Bake Chestnut Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
  • 180g Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts
  • 30g almond flour
  • 30g cacao powder
  • 100g smooth almond butter
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp (30g) coconut oil, melted
  • Pinch of salt
  • 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped + 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 60g dairy-free white chocolate, finely chopped + 1 tsp coconut oil
  • Crushed vegan mini eggs or sprinkles (optional)

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Whole Chestnuts
Whole Chestnuts
  1. Add the Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, almond flour, cacao powder, almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil and salt to a food processor.
  2. Blend until a smooth, thick mixture forms that holds together when pressed between your fingers.
  3. Bring the mixture together into a ball and place it on a sheet of baking parchment.
  4. Roll out to approximately 5mm thick.
  5. Use Easter-shaped cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to a lined tray.
  6. Re-roll any scraps and repeat until all the mixture has been used.
  7. Freeze for 1 hour, or until firm.
  8. Place the dark chocolate and 1 tablespoon coconut oil into one heatproof bowl and the white chocolate and 1 teaspoon coconut oil into a second bowl.
  9. Melt each chocolate separately in the microwave in short bursts, or over a pan of gently simmering water.
  10. Remove the brownie shapes from the freezer and dip each one into the melted dark chocolate, allowing any excess to drip away.
  11. Return to the lined tray and leave the chocolate to set slightly, or chill for 10 minutes.
  12. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a piping bag and drizzle decorative patterns over the brownies.
  13. Scatter over crushed vegan mini eggs or sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet, if using.
  14. Chill for a further 10 minutes if needed before serving.
  15. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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