Jul 09 2026
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Brownie Recipe

Inspired by Vela Toronto
Time1h
Serves8

coconut caramel. candied pecans. vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Brownies

Coconut Caramel

Candied Pecans

Serving

Method

Brownies

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brownie Batter

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

  2. 2

    Bake the Brownies

    Pour the brownie batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

Coconut Caramel

  1. 3

    Prepare the Coconut Caramel

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and reduces to a caramel-like consistency, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.

Candied Pecans

  1. 4

    Make Candied Pecans

    In a saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Add pecans and cinnamon, stirring to coat. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and the pecans are coated, about 5-7 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet to cool.

Assemble

  1. 5

    Serve the Brownies

    Cut the brownies into squares and plate them. Drizzle the coconut caramel over the brownies, sprinkle with candied pecans, and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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