Chewy & Fudgy Purple Ube Brownies (Gluten-Free)

3 ube brownies stacked on top of each other

5 from 7 votes

Chewy & Fudgy Purple Ube Brownies (Gluten-Free)

Chewy and fudgy gluten-free ube brownies recipe with a vibrant and gorgeous purple shade. Featuring a creamy and decadent white chocolate base, this wonderful treat has only 7 simple ingredients, comes together quickly, and can be served fresh or frozen for later use!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: Filipino dessert, ube brownies

Servings: brownies

Calories: 189kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or coconut oil
8 oz white chocolate I recommend bars, not chips
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp ube extract
2 large eggs
1¼ cup gluten free all purpose flour with xanthan gum - I used Bob's Red Mill

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Grease the sides that aren't covered.
Cut the butter in cubes and white chocolate into smaller pieces and place in a a large mixing bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time (use a glass bowl for the microwave), or use a double boiler until the butter is melted and the white chocolate pieces are softened. Remove from heat and stir until melted together.
Add sugar, salt, and ube extract and whisk together. The mixture may seem gritty but that's okay.
Whisk in the eggs until smooth.
Fold the flour in until just combined. Don't over mix.
Pour into the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until light browned on the edges and set in the middle. The middle may seem a bit soft, but it'll firm up as it cools.
Cool for 5 minutes, then use the parchment paper to carefully remove the brownies from the baking dish. Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing into 16 squares.

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Notes

Expert Tips

Fresh Ube is difficult to find ube most grocery stores, so most recipes use Ube halaya jam, Ube powder, and/or Ube extract instead of the full yam. I decided to keep this recipe simple and approachable with just ube extract, which has a highly concentrated ube flavor and coloring. You can find it at your local Asian supermarket or order it online.
I recommend using white chocolate bars instead of chips. Chips are higher in sugar and don't have that ultra-creamy texture when melted.
You really don’t need a hand mixer or stand mixer for these Ube brownies. A whisk and a large mixing bowl will be just fine.

Serving Tips

You can serve these fudgy Ube brownies alone, with a glass of coconut milk or almond milk or with a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy! Serve warm or cooled to room temperature.

Storage Tips

You can store these brownies at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container or for up to a week refrigerated.
To freeze, store leftover Ube brownies in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Separate the brownies with parchment paper or wrap them in plastic wrap to keep them from sticking to each other.

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