Ina Garten Chocolate Brownie Pudding Recipe

This Ina Garten Chocolate Brownie Pudding Recipe is rich and decadent, made with melted butter, cocoa powder, and a soft, pudding-like center. It’s a restaurant-quality dessert perfect for dinner parties or special occasions, ready in 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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Ina Garten Chocolate Brownie Pudding Ingredients

• ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt

How To Make Ina Garten Chocolate Brownie Pudding

1. Preheat oven and prep pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Beat eggs and sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs and sugar for 5–10 minutes until pale and thick.
3. Add vanilla and butter: Mix in the vanilla extract and cooled, melted butter until smooth.
4. Sift and combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, espresso powder (if using), and salt.
5. Fold dry into wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just incorporated—do not overmix.
6. Pour and prepare water bath: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared dish. Place this dish inside a larger pan and fill with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides.
7. Bake until edges are set: Bake for 55–65 minutes. The top will be crisp while the center stays soft and pudding-like.
8. Cool slightly and serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Recipe Tips

• Why use a water bath? It creates gentle, even heat and keeps the pudding center soft and moist.
• Can I skip the espresso powder? Yes, but it enhances the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
• Make ahead tip: Prepare the batter and refrigerate; bake right before serving for the best texture.
• Can I use a smaller baking dish? Yes, but increase the baking time and keep an eye on the center.

What To Serve With Brownie Pudding

This dessert pairs beautifully with cool and creamy toppings like:

• Vanilla bean ice cream
• Fresh whipped cream
• Berries (strawberries, raspberries)
• Caramel or chocolate drizzle

How To Store Brownie Pudding

Refrigerate: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave.
Freeze: Not recommended—texture may change when thawed.

Brownie Pudding Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~490
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 27g
• Saturated Fat: 16g
• Sugar: 48g
• Sodium: 140mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

What kind of cocoa powder works best?
Use unsweetened natural cocoa powder for the deepest chocolate flavor.

Can I bake it without the water bath?
You can, but the texture will be firmer and less pudding-like.

How do I know when it’s done?
The top should look crisp, but the center should jiggle slightly—similar to lava cake.

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