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Viral Brownie Pudding with Vanilla and Coffee Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 to 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Viral Brownie Pudding is an indulgent dessert featuring a rich, fudgy brownie base baked in a water bath for a luscious, pudding-like texture. Perfectly balanced with deep cocoa flavor, a hint of vanilla, and optional coffee extract for complexity, it’s best served warm with ice cream or fresh berries for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

For the Brownie Pudding

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (227g, plus more for greasing the dish)
  • 4 x-large eggs (room temperature, or 5 large eggs)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
  • 1 vanilla bean (scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • ¾ teaspoon coffee extract (optional)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75g)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (65g, spooned and leveled)
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • hot tap water (for water bath)

For Serving

  • Ice cream (optional, for serving)
  • Fresh berries or heavy cream (optional alternatives to ice cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 325℉ (163℃). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter and place it inside a deep roasting pan or similar vessel. This setup will be used for the water bath.
  2. Add Water Bath: Pour hot tap water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish. This water bath helps the brownie pudding cook evenly and stay moist.
  3. Melt Butter: In a medium pot, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat, then remove it from the stove and let it cool while you prepare the batter.
  4. Beat Eggs and Sugar: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat 4 large eggs and 2 cups granulated sugar on speed 6 for 5 to 7 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl every few minutes. The mixture should become thick and pale yellow.
  5. Add Flavorings: Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the flat edge of a knife. Stir the vanilla seeds and ¾ teaspoon coffee extract (if using) into the egg and sugar mixture until well combined.
  6. Sift and Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup all-purpose flour, and ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt directly into the egg mixture. Gently mix until just combined, then scrape down the bowl sides.
  7. Incorporate Butter: With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the cooled melted butter into the batter. Use a rubber spatula to scrape out any remaining butter from the pot and add it in.
  8. Fold the Batter: Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl again, then fold the batter gently for 15 to 30 seconds until fully combined.
  9. Pour into Baking Dish: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  10. Bake with Water Bath: Place the baking dish into the roasting pan with the water bath. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes. To test doneness, insert a cake tester 2 inches from the edge; it should come out mostly clean but the center will remain very jiggly and saucy.
  11. Rest and Serve: Let the brownie pudding rest for 5 to 10 minutes after baking. Serve warm in bowls with ice cream, or optionally with fresh berries or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Notes

  • Using a water bath (bain-marie) ensures the brownie pudding cooks gently and stays moist with a creamy texture.
  • The coffee extract is optional but enhances the depth of the chocolate flavor.
  • The center of the pudding should remain quite soft and jiggly when done; this is normal and desired.
  • Room temperature eggs help achieve a better, fluffier batter.
  • Butter wrappers make great natural grease for the baking dish to prevent sticking.
  • For the vanilla flavor, using real vanilla bean seeds is preferred, but vanilla extract works well as a substitute.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/viral-brownie-pudding-with-vanilla-and-coffee-recipe/