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Gingerbread Cheesecake Brownies (vegan)

Moist, fudgy, and irresistibly delicious brownies with a hint of gingerbread cheesecake. So good, you won't believe they're healthy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: sweet potato
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

Brownie

  • 1 cup sweet potato
  • 3/4 cup cacao
  • 3/4 cup rye flour (see notes)
  • 5 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar

Gingerbread custard cream

  • 1 cup coconut sour cream (see notes)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 5 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp gingerbread spice mix

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Slice the sweet potato in half and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until soft and tender. Let it cool, then peel or scoop out the flesh. Set aside 1 cup for the recipe.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Brownie

  • In a food processor, combine the sweet potato, cacao powder, rye or flour, and maple syrup. Blend until a smooth, thick batter forms. (or mix in a bowl)
  • Adjust sweetness if desired.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Gingerbread Custard Cream

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut sour cream, lemon juice, coconut sugar, and gingerbread spice.
  • Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Dot the gingerbread custard cream over the brownie base. Use a spatula or knife to gently swirl the custard into the brownie base for a marbled effect.

Bake

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the brownie edges are firm and the custard layer is set.
  • Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain slightly soft.

Serve

  • Let the brownie cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or bars.
  • For the best texture and flavor, serve the next day or refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

Rye flour: Feel free to use other options like buckwheat, oat, or almond flour. Keep in mind that gluten-free flours might require less, so add them gradually.
Coconut sour cream: I used Planton, but you can substitute it with cashew cream. To make it, soak 1 cup of cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend with 3/4 cup water, 4 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder.