The Ultimate Brownie Pudding Recipe

Because Sometimes You Just Need Chocolate

Let’s talk about brownie pudding. If you’ve never had it before, you’re in for a serious treat. Picture this: the rich, chocolatey goodness of a brownie meets the warm, spoonable decadence of molten cake. It’s not quite a brownie, not quite a pudding, but something in between—something absolutely perfect. And the best part? When you drop a scoop of ice cream on top, it doesn’t turn into a rock-hard mess. It just melts right in, creating the ultimate bite of warm, fudgy, creamy heaven.

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This dessert is dangerously easy to make, which means you might find yourself whipping it up more often than you should. (Not that I’d judge—chocolate emergencies are real.) So grab your ingredients, and let’s get baking.

What You’ll Need (Serves 6-8):

• 2 sticks butter, melted

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 4 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¾ cup cocoa powder

• ½ cup flour

• ¾ cup chocolate chips

How to Make It:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.

2. Melt the butter and set it aside to cool slightly.

3. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs on medium-high speed for 10 minutes. (Yes, a full 10 minutes—this is what gives it that perfect texture.)

5. Turn the mixer to low, add the vanilla, then sift in the cocoa and flour. Mix just until combined.

6. With the mixer still on low, slowly pour in the melted butter. Fold in the chocolate chips.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared dish. Now, grab a larger baking pan, place the dish inside, and pour hot water into the outer pan until it reaches halfway up the sides. (This fancy little trick keeps the pudding soft and gooey.)

8. Bake for 1 hour. The edges should be set, but the center will still be soft—and that’s exactly what you want.

9. Let it cool for 20-30 minutes before serving. Scoop it out warm and top with ice cream or whipped cream.

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Notes & Variations:

• Feeling fancy? Toss in some chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or swirl in a little caramel before baking.

• Leftovers (if you somehow have any) are even better the next day—just reheat for a few seconds in the microwave.

• If you’re serving a crowd, double the recipe and bake it in a bigger dish. People will go back for seconds.

Final Thoughts (or, Why You Need This in Your Life)

This is the kind of dessert that makes you close your eyes and sigh after every bite. It’s rich, warm, and dangerously easy to make. Whether you need a little comfort food, something impressive for guests, or just a chocolate fix, brownie pudding delivers every time.

So go ahead—whip this up, grab a spoon, and dig in. Just be warned: once you taste it, regular brownies might never be enough again.