Description
Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding is the ultimate indulgent dessert with a crackly top and molten chocolate center. This rich, gooey chocolate pudding brownie is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve it warm with ice cream for a decadent treat. Great for chocolate lovers, dessert parties, or simple family dinners.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and butter a 2-quart baking dish.
2. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar for 5–10 minutes until thick and pale.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Sift in the cocoa powder and flour, then gently fold until combined.
6. Fold in the cooled butter until smooth.
7. Pour batter into the prepared dish.
8. Place the dish in a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
9. Bake for 1 hour until the top is crusty and the center is still soft.
10. Cool slightly and serve warm, preferably with ice cream.
Notes
This dessert is best served warm for that luscious gooey center.
You can prep it ahead and bake just before serving.
Use high-quality cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked in water bath
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg