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Dulce de Leche Brownies with Coconut
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Dulce de Leche Brownies with Coconut are a luscious play on texture and gooeyness. Salted coconut and dulce de leche are mixed into a rich brownie batter.
I haven’t been a fan of coconut my whole life. In fact, there was once a day when I’d pass up a dessert if it had even a hint of coconut in it.
This Dulce de Leche Brownie recipe that we posted back in 2018 was a tipping point for me. The point of no return in loving all things coconut. The shredded coconut hides in the rich, creamy dulce de leche and is baked into a triple chocolate brownie.
About this Dulce de Leche Brownies with Coconut Recipe:
- Flavor: First and foremost, chocolate. Maximum chocolate. This brownie batter consists of melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. A chocolate trifecta of massive proportions. You’ll also have hints of coconut and dulce de leche.
- Texture: The texture of these dulce de leche brownies are fudgy and rich, plus they are very thick. They’ll be hard to cut when they first come out of the oven, but they will slice after they
Are caramel and dulce de leche the same thing?
Both caramel and dulce de leche taste similar, but caramel is sugar melted down til it caramelizes. And dulce de leche is boiled milk and sugar. Dulce de leche is heavier and thicker than caramel.
They can generally be used interchangeably, especially in recipes such as these dulce de leche brownies.
How to Make Dulce de Leche
You can buy dulce de leche in cans at the store which is what we did here. But if you’re feeling adventurous, you can make your own. , but it is much cheaper to make your own. Learn how to make dulce de leche with sweetened condensed milk.
How to Make Dulce de Leche Brownies with Cocnout
- Make the coconut filling. In a medium bowl, combine coconut, dulce de leche, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Fold in the all-purpose flour. The mixture will be very thick. Set aside until ready to use.
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line the pan with parchment paper leaving a slight overhang. (You can also use aluminum foil.)
- Mix dry ingredients. To a medium bowl add flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- Melt chocolate. In a large bowl set over a small saucepan half filled with simmering water, add the chocolate and butter. Stirring occasionally, allow the butter and chocolate to melt completely. Turn off the heat and remove the bowl from the pot of simmering water.
- Mix batter. Add the sugars and whisk to completely combine. Add 3 eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until the eggs are combined. Add the remaining 2 eggs and whisk until combined. Stir in the vanilla, and mix just until combined.
- Add dry ingredients. Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the brownie batter and fold with a rubber spatula. Add ½ cup of the chocolate chips and fold until mostly combined. Do not over mix. It’s ok if you still see small bits of flour.
- Layer the brownies. Pour about ¾ of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and then spoon the coconut filling over the top. There is no need to swirl it with a knife. Just leave the dollops. Pour the remaining batter over the coconut filling and smooth with an offset spatula. Sprinkle the top of the brownie batter with chocolate chips.
- Bake the dulce de leche brownies with coconut in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. The edges should be set, but the middle may jiggle a bit when the pan is moved. That’s ok…it will set.
Shortcut
Use a family size box brownie mix if you need a shortcut. Mix the brownies according to package instructions. Then continue with the recipe as it states and use the same 8×8″ size pan.
Storage Instructions
Store the dulce de leche brownies with coconut at room temperature in an airtight container or wrap with plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
The brownies will also freeze well for up to 6 weeks.
Dulce de Leche Brownies with Coconut
Dulce de Leche Brownies with Coconut are a luscious play on texture and gooeyness. Salted coconut and dulce de leche are mixed into a rich brownie batter.
Servings 18 servings
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
For Coconut Dulce de Leche Filling
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 55 grams
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche 177 grams
- pinch salt
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 grams
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 17 grams
For the brownies
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 163 grams
- 1 teaspoon salt 6 grams
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 10 grams
- 11 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces) 8 ounces
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 1 cup coconut sugar 140 grams
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 8 grams
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips* 6 ounces
Instructions
Make the coconut filling:
- In a medium bowl, combine coconut, dulce de leche, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Fold in the all-purpose flour. The mixture will be very thick. Set aside until ready to use. 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, ½ cup dulce de leche, pinch salt, 1 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Bake the brownies:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8×8 square baking pan with cooking spray and line the pan with parchment paper leaving a slight overhang. (You can also use aluminum foil.)
- To a medium bowl add flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine and set aside. 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- In a large bowl set over a small saucepan half filled with simmering water, add the chocolate and butter. Stirring occasionally, allow the butter and chocolate to melt completely. Turn off the heat and remove the bowl from the pot of simmering water. Add the sugars and whisk to completely combine. 11 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup coconut sugar
- Add 3 eggs to the chocolate mixture and whisk until the eggs are combined. Add the remaining 2 eggs and whisk until combined. Stir in the vanilla, and mix just until combined. 5 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the brownie batter and fold with a rubber spatula. Add ½ cup of the chocolate chips and fold until mostly combined. Do not overmix. It's ok if you still see small bits of flour. 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips*
- Pour about ¾ of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and then dollop the coconut filling spoonfuls over the top. Pour the remaining batter over the coconut filling and smooth with an offset spatula. Sprinkle the top of the brownie batter with chocolate chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. The edges should be set, but the middle may jiggle a bit when the pan is moved. That's ok…it will set.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Allow the brownies to cool for at least 2-3 hours before cutting. The brownies will be very gooey while warm.
Notes
- The coconut sugar carries with it a distinctly nutty caramel flavor. This nutty caramel flavor works perfectly with the coconut dulce de leche filling.
- Makes 9 large gooey brownies, 18 smaller brownies.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container or wrap with plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg
Oh boy ! I am so into dulce de leche ! This is definitely the winning combination ! Thank you so much !
I was instantly attracted to the coconut brownies that you share here. I thought I should try baking it for my son. Very nice to see but not too sweet and slightly salty. Maybe I should try 2 to 3 times to make it perfect 🙂
Oh my! These pictures are gorgeous! I think I just gained a pound looking at them. Well worth it though. I am so going to make these for my daughter-in-laws birthday!
What a delicious sounding recipe!
Thanks!
I can’t rate it yet, since I haven’t made it.
it’s looking so delicious! thanks for sharing this information with us