Ina Garten Brownie Pudding Recipe
If you love chocolate desserts, this Ina Garten Brownie Pudding Recipe is perfect. It is rich, soft and very chocolatey.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar for pudding layer
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Whipped cream or chocolate shavings optional for topping
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
- In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
Beat Eggs and Sugar
- In a bowl, beat eggs with 2 cups sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
Add Chocolate Mixture
- Pour melted chocolate and butter into eggs. Mix gently until combined.
Add Flour and Salt
- Fold flour and salt into the batter. Mix until smooth. Do not overmix.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake Brownies
- Bake in preheated oven for 25–30 minutes. Use toothpick to test. Slightly underbaked is fine.
Prepare Pudding Layer
- In a saucepan, mix milk, cream, 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch. Stir constantly.
Cook Pudding
- Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Pour Pudding Over Brownies
- Spread warm pudding evenly over baked brownies. Smooth with spatula.
Chill Dessert
- Let brownie pudding cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Add Toppings
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for rich flavor.
- Slightly underbake brownies for a fudgy texture.
- Stir pudding constantly to prevent lumps.
- Chill dessert for at least 2 hours for best results.
- Serve warm for a cozy treat or cold for a refreshing dessert.