Description
This Viral Brownie Pudding for Two is a decadent, rich dessert featuring a fudgy brownie texture with a gooey center. Perfectly portioned for two, this easy-to-make treat uses simple ingredients and a water bath baking method to achieve a luxurious pudding-like consistency with a subtly crisp topping.
Ingredients
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Brownie Pudding Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar (100 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (12 grams)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (25 grams)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the brownie puddings.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg together with the sugar until the mixture is very light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving a light texture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla bean paste, cocoa powder, and all-purpose flour until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Mix In Butter: Fold the melted salted butter into the batter gently with a spatula, stirring just until incorporated to preserve airiness.
- Prep Ramekins and Water Bath: Divide the batter evenly between two 8-ounce ramekins. Place the ramekins inside a 5×7 inch loaf pan, then carefully pour water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins, ensuring no water gets inside them.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the tops appear set. If the tops are not set, continue baking for an additional 2 to 5 minutes. Less time results in a gooier center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the ramekins from the water bath using tongs and set them on a cooling rack for 5 minutes. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy the subtly crackling top and the luscious pudding inside.
Notes
- Beating the egg and sugar until very fluffy is key to the pudding’s texture.
- Using a water bath helps prevent cracking and ensures even baking with a creamy texture.
- Use vanilla bean paste for a more intense vanilla flavor, or substitute with vanilla extract.
- Do not overbake to maintain a gooey center.
- This recipe is ideal for sharing or serving as an intimate dessert for two.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownie pudding, dessert for two, chocolate dessert, easy brownie recipe, water bath baking, fudgy brownie
