This brownie pudding recipe is the ultimate treat for those who love their desserts fudgy, rich and packed with a pudding base. With its soft cake-like texture, it’s a dessert and a pudding all in one!
If you desire a rich brownie flavor but find yourself without a box mix at home, don’t worry! This recipe is made with simple home ingredients, so you can enjoy that perfect brownie pudding without a trip to the store.
Love all things brownies? Then try this recipe for blonde brownies, which offers a twist on the classic brownie. Or, for another rich chocolate treat, you’ll love this homemade chocolate cake. And if you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter with a rich flavor, try my recipe for chewy chocolate peanut butter bars.
This recipe is from a local cookbook put together by neighbors. I had never heard of brownie pudding and was intrigued by the addition of the hot water. This was a fun one to make and equally delicious!
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Family Favorite: This brownie pudding is a hit with both kids and adults, making it a go-to dessert for family gatherings.
- Easy to Make: It’s the sort of recipe you’ll love making with the kids! It’s easy and straightforward. Plus, kids always feel proud of how tasty the brownies turn out!
- Incredible Texture: The soft cake-like brownie with a shell crust and pudding base is truly to die for! It’s irresistibly delicious!
- Comfort Food: There’s something so comforting about a warm, fudgy dessert, and this brownie pudding delivers just that.
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Key Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: This is the base of our recipe, providing structure to our brownie pudding.
- Baking powder: It helps the pudding rise and become light and fluffy.
- Granulated sugar: This sweetens our pudding and adds a nice caramelization to the crust.
- Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the chocolate flavors in the pudding and balances the sweetness.
- Cocoa powder: This is what gives our pudding its rich, chocolatey flavor.
- Milk: It adds moisture to the pudding, making it soft and creamy.
- Butter: This is what gives our pudding its rich, buttery flavor and moist texture.
- Vanilla extract: It enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a subtle, sweet aroma.
- Nuts (Optional): If you choose to add them, they’ll add a nice crunch and a nutty flavor to our pudding.
- Brown sugar: It adds a deep, caramel flavor to the pudding and helps to give it a fudgy texture.
- Hot water: It dissolves the cocoa, sugar, and flour mixture, forming a delicious chocolate sauce at the bottom of the pudding.
Equipment
- 8×8 Square baking pan – This is the key piece of equipment. It’s where we’ll be baking our brownie pudding, so make sure to have one on hand.
- Sifter – You’ll need this to sift together the dry ingredients, to make sure that they’re well combined and free of lumps.
How to Make Brownie Pudding
Preparation
To start, preheat your oven to 350˚ F and grease your 8×8 square baking pan. This will make sure your brownie pudding doesn’t stick to the pan and bakes evenly.
Step 1 – Mix the Pudding Base
Begin by sifting together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa to the mix. Then, pour in the milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Stir everything together until it’s smooth.
Step 2 – Add Nuts and Pour
If you like, you can add some chopped nuts for extra flavor. Once your base is ready, pour it into the greased baking pan.
Step 3 – Add the Sweet Touch
Next, mix the brown sugar and some more cocoa powder. Sprinkle this sweet mixture over the top of your pudding base in the baking pan.
Step 4 – Pour Hot Water
Now, here comes the magic. Pour the hot water over the entire batter in the baking pan. This will give your brownie pudding its unique texture and flavor.
Step 5 – Bake
Carefully pop your baking pan in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the top is set.
Step 6 – Cool and Serve
Let your brownie pudding cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the pudding to firm up a bit, making it easier to cut and serve. Enjoy your delicious, homemade brownie pudding!
Expert Tip
For the best results, serve your chocolate brownie pudding warm. That’s when you’ll get the best soft cake-like texture which contrasts beautifully with the shell crust and pudding base.
Recipe Variations
- Triple Chocolate: If you’re a chocolate lover, add a 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking. This will add a rich, melty surprise to every bite.
- Different Nuts: You can also try adding different types of nuts to change the flavor and customize it to your personal preferences.
- Omit Nuts: Don’t like nuts? No problem! Simply omit them from the recipe. Your brownie pudding will still turn out incredibly tasty.
What to Serve With
- For a classic dessert, top your brownie pudding with a dollop of whipped cream. The lightness of the cream compliments the rich, chocolatey pudding perfectly, making it a treat for the whole family.
- If you’re a fan of contrasts, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The cold, creamy ice cream is a great match for the warm, gooey pudding.
- For a special treat, drizzle some caramel sauce over your brownie pudding. The sweet, buttery caramel adds a delicious twist to this classic dessert.
- If you’re hosting a brunch, serve these brownie puddings with a side of fresh berries. The tartness of the berries helps cut through the richness of the pudding, making for a well-balanced dish.
Recipe FAQs
The brownie pudding is unique because it has a layer of rich, cocoa-infused batter that’s covered with a mixture of brown sugar and cocoa. Then, hot water is poured over the entire batter before baking. As it bakes, the water creates a delicious, gooey pudding-like layer underneath the soft cake-like brownie.
Absolutely! While this recipe is delicious as is, you can customize it to your liking. Try adding chocolate chips to the batter for an extra chocolatey treat, or stir in some chopped nuts for added crunch.
For the best flavor and texture, serve the brownie pudding warm. They’re perfect on their own, but you can also top them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.
Storing and Reheating
- Storing: After enjoying the delicious brownie pudding, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: This dessert is best enjoyed fresh but if you want to store it for longer, you can freeze it. Once the pudding has cooled, cut it into individual portions and wrap each one in plastic wrap. Then, place the wrapped portions in a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.
- Reheating Instructions: When you’re ready to enjoy brownie pudding, simply allow it to thaw at room temperature. Once it has completely thawed, reheat it in the microwave before serving.
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Serving Size
- What to Expect: This brownie pudding dessert recipe yields a delicious dessert for nine people.
- How to Scale: If you’re planning to serve more than eight people, you can double the recipe and bake it in a larger baking pan. Follow the rest of the instructions as directed, but keep an eye on the cooking time as it may vary with the larger quantity.
Brownie Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 Cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ Cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ Cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ Cup nuts chopped, optional
- ¾ Cup brown sugar
- ½ Cup cocoa
- 1 ¾ Cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Grease an 8×8 square baking pan.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 Tablespoons of cocoa. Add the milk, vanilla, and butter. Mix everything together until smooth. Add the nuts (optional) and pour into a greased square baking pan.
- Mix the brown sugar and ½ Cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Pour the hot water over the entire batter and bake for 40-50 minutes or until done. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Comments & Reviews
Lynette Rice says
This is the perfect recipe to mix up your brownie game. I love the cakey bottom, the crispy edges – but THIS brownie gives you a pudding middle that is out of this world delicious. It’s a combination of textures that no brownie recipe can top! Enjoy!