Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Brownie Pudding Recipe
This Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Brownie Pudding is a rich, gooey, and indulgent dessert that combines the fudgy texture of brownies with a luscious molten chocolate center. Using a slow cooker ensures a perfect, evenly cooked treat with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy bakers who want a warm, comforting chocolate dessert without turning on the oven. The combination of boxed brownie mix, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and milk creates a velvety chocolate sauce that melts into the brownies as they cook, delivering a decadent experience with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 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
Chocolate Lava Sauce
- 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 cooking spray or butter to prevent the brownie from sticking during cooking.
- Make Brownie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix with vegetable oil, eggs, and water according to the package instructions. Stir well until the batter is smooth.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Flavoring: Fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vanilla extract into the prepared brownie batter to add extra melt-in-your-mouth chocolate and aroma.
- Pour Batter into Slow Cooker: Transfer the brownie batter evenly into the greased slow cooker insert, spreading it out to cover the bottom.
- Prepare Chocolate Lava Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, heavy cream, and milk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Add Lava Sauce Over Batter: Gently pour the cocoa mixture evenly over the brownie batter in the slow cooker, ensuring it spreads across the surface.
- Cook the Dessert: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low heat setting for 2 to 2.5 hours. The dessert is done when the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the edges comes out mostly clean with some gooey chocolate in the center.
- Rest Before Serving: Turn off the slow cooker and let the pudding sit with the lid off for 10 minutes. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the pudding to firm up slightly for easier serving.
- Serve: Scoop the warm chocolate lava brownie pudding into bowls. Optionally, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an enhanced dessert experience.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model; start checking at 2 hours to avoid overcooking.
- For added texture and flavor, try mixing in chopped walnuts or pecans with the brownie batter.
- To customize flavor, experiment with different chocolate chips such as dark or milk chocolate.
- Allowing the pudding to rest is crucial for achieving the ideal gooey lava effect without excessive dripping.
- Leftover pudding can be reheated in a microwave for 20-30 seconds or in the slow cooker on low for 30 minutes.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for complementary flavors and temperature contrast.
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