Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Brownie Pudding Recipe
This Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Brownie Pudding is a decadent dessert that combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with a gooey, molten chocolate center. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, it delivers warm, luscious chocolate pudding with minimal hands-on time, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 box (18.4 oz) brownie mix
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cocoa Mixture
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Grease the slow cooker insert thoroughly with non-stick spray or butter to prevent the brownie pudding from sticking during cooking.
- Make the brownie batter: In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix with vegetable oil, eggs, and water according to package instructions. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add chocolate chips and vanilla: Fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vanilla extract into the brownie batter evenly.
- Pour batter into slow cooker: Transfer the prepared brownie batter into the greased slow cooker insert, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the cocoa mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, heavy cream, and milk until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
- Layer cocoa mixture: Gently pour the cocoa mixture evenly over the brownie batter in the slow cooker, covering the surface.
- Cook the pudding: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours. The edges should be set, and a toothpick inserted near the edges should come out mostly clean but will have gooey chocolate in the center.
- Rest and serve: Let the brownie pudding sit in the slow cooker for 10 minutes after cooking. Then scoop into bowls, ensuring to get some of the molten lava-like chocolate center in each serving, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Do not overcook; the center should remain gooey to achieve the lava effect.
- If your slow cooker runs hot, check for doneness closer to the 2-hour mark to avoid drying out.
- Use a slow cooker liner or grease well to make cleanup easier.
- You can serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and milk with coconut cream and almond milk respectively.
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