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If you are craving ooey, gooey chocolate brownies, this is one of the best crock pot desserts ever: a Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding – like crockpot lava cake and it’s SO good.
Recipes are where my instant gratification gets me the worst. I see a recipe or think of an idea and I need to make it ASAP. Like, I’ll drop everything on my schedule and head to the kitchen. And while that’s not great for my to-do list, it is great for you. This Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding is one of my impulse recipes that I had to make ASAP. And it’s a good thing I did too – it’s one of the best crockpot desserts you’ll ever eat!!
Making dessert in the crockpot is so simple and fast and it’s nice because you don’t have to babysit it like something in the oven (and if your oven is full, you can still make this!) It’s easy, has just a few ingredients, and is super rich and chocolatey.
Chocolate lava cake in a slow cooker is brownies and pudding and so good – this is the best crockpot dessert I’ve made (and I’ve made several: caramel cake, coffee cake, and even apple dump cake). This Crockpot Brownie Pudding is gooey, chocolatey, rich, and so freaking fantastic YOU need to make it right this minute. (Honestly, it’s even better than the BEST brownie recipe in the world.)
How to make Crockpot Lava Cake
- Use any flavor brownie mix (the regular 9×13-inch pan size). I used milk chocolate from Duncan Hines but any brand or flavor works.
- You’ll need the ingredients on the box to make the brownies (oil, eggs, water).
- Use INSTANT chocolate pudding – the smaller box – any flavor really. Chocolate, chocolate fudge, anything. Make sure it’s instant.
- You’ll just need the milk called for to make the pudding.
- Make sure to use a 6-8 quart slow cooker and cover it with a paper towel before placing the lid to catch condensation.
- Watch this after about an hour and a half – you don’t want it to burn.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
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Storing Crockpot Desserts
- Place any cooled leftover brownie pudding in an airtight container and store in the fridge.
- You can also freeze cooled leftovers! Just reheat in the microwave after thawing.
Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 (approx 15 ounce) box Brownie Mix see note
- 2 large eggs (or use water, and oil called for on the brownie mix box)
- ½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) water
- 1 3.4 ounce box instant chocolate or chocolate fudge pudding mix
- 2 cups (474ml) milk regular or nonfat
- Ice cream or whipped cream for serving optional
Instructions
- Spray a 6-7 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare brownie mix with eggs, oil, and water (or as directed on the back of the box). Pour into prepared slow cooker.
- Whisk pudding mix and milk in a medium sized bowl until smooth. Pour carefully over the brownie mix in the crockpot.
- Cover the crock pot with a paper towel and place the lid on top (to catch the condensation). Cook on high power 2-3 hours. It will probably take at least 2 1/2 hours, but start checking it after 2. Some of the pudding stays on the top and stays wet looking, so you cannot trust the toothpick test and it will stay somewhat jiggly until it’s done. Watch the edges – when they look somewhat dry and done, then the pudding is ready. Baking time will be different for every slow cooker, but after 3 hours on high it should be done. You don’t want to overcook it or the brownie (which is on the bottom) will be dry.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container in the regfrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
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Step by Step Photos
- Make the brownie mix according to package directions.
- Make the pudding mix according to package directions.
- Add both to a crockpot.
- Cover with a paper towel under the lid to catch condensation.
- Cook on high power 2-3 hours but start checking after 1 1/2 hours.
we don’t have a crockpot and i’m wondering how this will work out if you steam it just with a pan, still probably taste delicious
So i accidentally cooked the pudding. Is that a huge problem?
This is the first crock pot dessert I tried & I could not be happier! I only had a 10oz box of brownie mix instead of the 15oz but it worked just fine! I didn’t have crock pot liners so I coated my pot in butter. I cooked on high for 2hrs then I checked it..it was close but not quite & I didn’t want it to burn so I put the lid back on, put high heat back on for 5mins ish then I unplugged my crock pot & let it sit while we had dinner which took about 45mins. With the lid on it but turned off it cooked the brownie perfectly!!!! It was absolutely perfect & a huge hit with my son! PS: The paper towel under the lid to catch the condensation is a game changer!! Wish I would have known this trick before but so happy to know it now! 🙂
These are cool. The taste looks good. My friend must love this for sure. Gonna try this for my friend to taste. And I will be back with feedback on how they think about.
This is really useful. My wife will love it much. Nice recipe to try for weekend. I will be back with review.
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