Chinese Almond Brownies

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0

Chinese Almond Brownies recipe for a nutty twist on classic brownies

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

243

Sugar

18g

Fat

14g

Chinese Almond Brownies are a unique twist on classic brownies, with the added twist of blanched raw almonds. The vanilla wafer crust provides a great base for this recipe, and the condensed milk gives the brownies a rich, chewy texture. These brownies are perfect for a sweet treat or as a dessert for special occasions.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350F.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs, ground almonds, condensed milk, and almond extract until well combined.
3.	Beat in the egg yolk with water and stir until the mixture becomes a stiff dough.
4.	Press the dough evenly into an 8-inch greased baking dish.
5.	Place the whole almonds on top of the mixture, spacing them a few inches apart.
6.	Bake the brownies for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
7.	Let them cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

PROS

These Chinese Almond Brownies are a unique twist on classic brownies, with a nutty flavor and chewy texture.

They are easy to make and great for satisfying a sweet tooth.

CONS

These brownies are high in calories and sugar, due to the condensed milk and added sugar in the vanilla wafers.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds are a great source of protein and healthy fats, and have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
They also contain vitamin E, which is beneficial for skin and eye health.

	2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
	1 cup ground blanched raw almonds
	1 can condensed milk
	1 teaspoon almond extract
	1 egg yolk , beaten , with
	1 1/2 teaspoons water
	20 whole blanched almonds