Viral Brownie Pudding, But Make It Couch-Approved
Here’s my moment: I’m sitting on the couch, in my pajamas, favorite show on (it’s Survivor, obviously), and my happy little hands are wrapped around a warm ramekin filled with the most luscious gooey brownie pudding.
For no other reason than it’s a Tuesday and the little things are the big things. Why I love them:
- The hands-wrapped-around-a-warm-ramekin feeling is something that February just really calls us to.
- Every time you tap your spoon into the top layer, it gives a very subtle crackle, so every bite gets a mix of gooey brownie and delicately chewy, crisped top. WOW, YES.
The original viral brownie pudding is an Ina recipe, of course. I’ve made it in its classic, large batch form and it’s a lot of fun. But then I saw this video for a single-serving version (genius) in ramekins (affiliate link), and I knew that this was my move. The way you can carve your spoon around the ramekin and dig through it to get the exact ratios of chewy to gooey? Ugh. So good. Is anyone else weird like this?
The version you’re seeing here is a bit of a mashup between these two, with enough batter to make two robust servings (or 3-4, if you wanted them a bit smaller). We made these again the other night when a friend who came over, and the three of us sat in silence by the fire just getting into these gooey, warm delights.
Hope you love them!
How To Make Brownie Pudding For Two
1
Beat Eggs and Sugar.
Probably the most important step! I set my timer for 2 minutes and just let it get light and creamy.
2
Add Flour and Cocoa Powder.
I’m a big fan of using a kitchen scale for this! But you can do it without one, no prob.
3
Fold in the Butter.
Don’t over-mix, just a few gentle stirs to incorporate that melted butter!
4
Send Her To a Water Bath!
I put my ramekins in a loaf pan and then fill halfway with water.
5
Enjoy Your Life.
The tap of the spoon on the lightly chewy, crisped top layer is a really good moment.
Viral Brownie Pudding for Two
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 2 (or 4, if using smaller ramekins)
Description
Ultra-chocolatey viral brownie pudding baked in ramekins for two! Gooey, fudgy, and the perfect little at-home treat.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar (100 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder (20 grams)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (20 grams)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg with the sugar until very light and fluffy – about 2 minutes. (This is important to get the right texture.)
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add vanilla bean paste, cocoa powder, and flour; mix again until just combined.
- Mix In Butter: Using a spatula, fold in the melted butter, stirring just until it’s worked into the batter.
- Prep Ramekins: Divide batter between two 10-ounce ramekins (affiliate link) Place ramekins inside a 5×7 loaf pan. Pour water into the loaf pan (avoiding getting water in the ramekins) until the bottom halves of the ramekins are submerged in a water bath.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes. (Less time = more gooey. 27 is my sweet spot for my oven.)
- Finish: Remove from oven and let it cool for 3-5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar, and then GET INTO THAT. The top will give a very subtle crackle against your spoon, and the inside will be gooey and fudgy – but also light like a souffle?! Oh man. It’s so good.
Notes
If you’re making this into 3-4 servings using smaller ramekins, I would adjust the baking time to be more like 20-25 minutes since they will bake faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownie pudding, mini dessert, dessert for two
