Description

Brownie pudding is a decadent baked dessert with a fudgy brownie top and a rich, molten chocolate custard layer underneath easy to make and perfect for chocolate lovers. Best served warm with ice cream. Easily made gluten-free or lower-sugar.

Ingredients

– 2 large eggs

– 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– 1 tbsp strong brewed coffee (or 1 tsp instant coffee + 1 tbsp hot water)

– 6 tbsp (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder

– ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour

– 115g (½ cup / 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Optional Toppings:

– Vanilla ice cream

– Whipped cream

– Fresh berries

– Chocolate sauce

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
Generously grease a 5×7-inch baking pan (or similar 2-qt baking dish) with butter.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until pale, light, and frothy (2–3 minutes).
Mix in coffee until combined.
Sift in cocoa powder and flour; stir until just incorporated.
Gradually pour in melted butter while mixing, until smooth and glossy.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Place pan inside a larger roasting tray with high sides.
Carefully pour boiling water into the outer tray until it reaches halfway up the sides of the pudding pan (this creates a water bath).
Bake for 1 hour, until the top is set but the center still jiggles slightly.
Carefully remove from oven and water bath. Let cool 10–15 minutes.
Spoon warm servings into bowls. Top with ice cream, whipped cream, or berries.

Notes

– Coffee enhances chocolate flavor, don’t skip it! Hot water works in a pinch, but coffee is preferred.

– Don’t overbake the center should remain soft and pudding-like.

– Gluten-free: Substitute all-purpose flour with 1:1 certified gluten-free flour blend.

– Lower-sugar option: Replace granulated sugar with monk fruit sweetener (1:1 ratio).

– Vegan version: Use flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water), plant-based butter, and ensure sugar is vegan.

– Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking (Water Bath)
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe, without toppings)
Calories: ~240
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg