Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding (Tiktok Viral)

Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding has blown up on Tiktok! The brownie pudding has a rich chocolate flavor and gooey, pudding-like center. Pair it with vanilla ice cream, and it truly is a match made in heaven.

It’s no surprise that Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding is going majorly viral all over TikTok. After one bite, I 100% understood the hype!

This brownie pudding has such a rich incredible chocolate flavor, and the gooey center is out of this world!

Hands Down One of the BEST Desserts Ever!

If you love chocolate and always go straight for the center of the brownies, Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding is a must-bake! 

I like to say it like this… If a classic brownie and a warm chocolate pudding had a long-lost sister, this Brownie Pudding would be IT!

Watch How to Make Brownie Pudding

The Secret Behind This Brownie Pudding’s Soft, Gooey Center

The secret is to bake the brownie pudding in a water bath, which gives it that signature pudding-like texture everyone is obsessed with.

Making Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding in a 9×13 Baking Dish

Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding is traditionally baked in a 2-quart oval baking dish, but I wanted to see if a standard 9×13 pan would work just as well. Let’s be honest, most of us aren’t buying a specialty baking dish for just one recipe. And let me tell you, the 9×13 dish baked up beautifully, and I was so happy with the results.

Why Everyone Loves This TikTok Brownie Pudding

It’s not just the flavor, although that alone would be reason enough.

• It’s meant to be served warm with a spoon, not sliced
• The center stays gooey and pudding-like
• The edges bake just enough to support that soft center
• The chocolate flavor is rich without being overly sweet
• It’s comforting, crowd-pleasing, and guaranteed to disappear fast! 

Ingredients for TikTok Viral Brownie Pudding

• Unsalted butter: Adds richness and moisture while creating that silky, fudgy texture.

• Eggs: Help form the custard-like center as the pudding bakes in a water bath.

• Sugar: Sweetens the dessert and helps create a glossy top while keeping the center soft.

• Cocoa powder: Gives it a deep, rich chocolate flavor.

• All-purpose flour: Adds just enough structure so the pudding holds together without losing its gooey texture.

• Vanilla extract: Enhances and rounds out the chocolate flavor. Vanilla bean seeds can be used, but vanilla extract worked great for me. People substitute vanilla beans with vanilla extract all the time!

• Vanilla ice cream: The perfect finishing touch that melts into the warm brownie pudding. 

Melissa’s Note: Framboise liqueur is optional in Ina Garten’s original brownie pudding recipe and I chose not to use it.

How to Make Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding Step by Step

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly butter a 9×13 baking dish. Melt the butter and set it aside to cool slightly.

Step 2: Whip the Eggs and Sugar

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed for 5 to 10 minutes, until very thick and pale yellow. This step helps keep the dessert rich without becoming dense.

Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder and flour to remove any lumps.

Step 4: Mix the Batter

Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add the vanilla, followed by the cocoa and flour mixture. Mix just until combined. Slowly pour in the cooled butter and mix only until incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 5: Set Up the Water Bath

Pour the brownie pudding batter into the prepared baking dish. Place the dish inside a larger baking pan and carefully add very hot tap water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for exactly 1 hour. A tester inserted about 2 inches from the edge should come out mostly clean. The center will look underbaked, and that is exactly what gives this brownie pudding its signature texture.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

Let the brownie pudding cool slightly, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

How to Tell When Brownie Pudding Is Done

Believe it or not, brownie pudding is NOT meant to look fully baked in the center.

• The edges should be set and slightly puffed
• The center should still look soft and slightly loose
• A tester near the edge should come out mostly clean
• The middle will continue to thicken as it cools

Basically, if the center looks underdone, don’t worry, you’re doing it right.

9×13 Baking Dish Notes

Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding recipe calls for a 2-quart (9 by 12 by 2-inch) oval baking dish, but I am glad to tell you that you do not need one to make this recipe.

The only difference between using the 2-quart baking dish versus the 9×13 baking dish is that your brownies will come out slightly thicker.

• Use a dish that is at least 2 inches deep
• Metal or ceramic pans both work well

Tips for the Best Ina Garten Brownie Pudding

• Whip the eggs and sugar until thick and pale
• Stop mixing as soon as the butter is incorporated
• Use very hot tap water for the water bath and make sure the water bath reaches halfway up the sides
• Trust the underbaked look in the center
• Let the pudding rest before serving so it thickens slightly.

Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating Tips for Pudding Brownies

Make Ahead:
Bake as directed and let cool completely. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Reheating:
Warm individual servings in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds until soft and spoonable.

Storage:
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best enjoyed warm.

Looking for more Tiktok Viral Recipes? Don’t miss my Viral TikTok Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Whipping Cream and my Christmas Crack recipe that has been a hit for years on Tiktok!