10 Vegan Dessert Recipes To Impress Your Friends With
If you’re looking to make a vegan dessert even omnivores will love, look no further! We’ve found some of the most delicious and mouth-watering desserts out there. From brownies to cake to ice-cream, you’re sure to find something to impress everyone.
1. Vegan Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Vegan meringue? You may be wondering how such a thing is possible without eggs. One word: aquafaba. Made from brine from a can of chickpeas, this slightly viscous liquid is a surprisingly perfect substitute for egg whites. Once you add all the sugar and flavoring, any chickpea flavor disappears and you’re left with something that tastes exactly like meringue. Using aquafaba opens up the world of vegan cooking, as you can use it to substitute egg whites in non-vegan recipes. This recipe for lemon meringue cupcakes is just one of many vegan desserts that will seriously impress your friends. Find the recipe here:
2. Peanut butter banana chocolate chip cookies
Everybody loves chocolate chip cookies. If you’re looking to create a cookie that’s a bit different, this recipe adds peanut butter and banana to create a cookie that is soft and full of flavor. The banana flavor isn’t overpowering, either, so you still get the classic cookie you know and love. These cookies are also a great way of using up ripe bananas. Check it out here:
3. Chocolate chip almond butter brownies
Brownies will win over any crowd, and these vegan and gluten free brownies are no different. The chocolate chips melt in the middle to create a fudgy centre. Exactly how a brownie should be. So if you’re after a vegan dessert that is rich, decadent and satisfying, check out this recipe here:
4. Banoffee pie
This vegan recipe for banoffee pie is perfect for banana lovers. With the addition of caramel and whipped coconut cream, you’re sure to be in heaven. It’s the perfect dessert to make on a hot summer’s day, where you want something that’s fruity and decadent. Try it for yourself here:
5. Mini vegan s’mores cheesecake
Conjure up memories of eating s’mores by the campfire with this s’mores cheesecake. This recipe is a refined update of the traditional s’more, but still honors the traditional flavor combination of marshmallow, graham crackers and chocolate! Give it a try here:
6. Cookie dough ice cream
Vegan cookie dough ice cream. Let that sink in for a moment. If there’s anything that can make cookie dough better, it’s ice cream. This recipe is for the serious sweet tooth. Just don’t blame us when you end up eating the whole thing in one sitting.
7. Strawberries and cream tart
How beautiful is this strawberries and cream tart? The tart is light and fruity with a coconut cream filling and fresh strawberries on top. It’s the perfect vegan dessert for a sunny afternoon. Find it here:
8. Carrot cake
You’re sure to impress your friends with this vegan carrot cake. It’s full of delicious warm spices and iced with a vegan cream cheese frosting. They won’t even be able to tell it’s vegan. Find the recipe here:
9. Baked vegan cheesecake
Often vegan desserts try too hard to be healthy. They are full of nuts and seeds and use dates as sweeteners. While these are usually delicious, sometimes it’s nice to indulge with some real sugar! This cheesecake recipe doesn’t have a cashew or date in sight. Instead it’s full of vegan cream cheese, an Oreo crust and chocolate ganache. Delicious! Find the recipe here:
10. Victoria sponge cake
If you’re looking for a showstopper, this is it. This jaw-dropping Victoria sponge cake celebrates the flavors of summer with fresh fruit, a fluffy cake and a light buttercream. Give it a try here:
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