Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding Recipe – Simple and Delicious

This slow cooker brownie pudding is one of our favorite easy desserts, a warm, fudgy chocolate treat with a gooey pudding layer that the slow cooker makes almost effortless. For us that kind of cozy, crowd pleasing sweet is exactly what real food for real life is about. It is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent yet asks almost nothing of you, a warm, fudgy chocolate treat with a gooey pudding layer that the slow cooker handles all on its own.

Brownie batter and a chocolate pudding layer cook together low and slow until the edges are set and the center is rich and spoonable. This slow cooker brownie pudding is decadent, chocolatey, and perfect served warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Cooking brownie batter and a chocolate pudding layer together low and slow until the edges set and the center stays spoonable gives you a decadent, chocolatey dessert that is perfect warm with ice cream.

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A warm, fudgy chocolate dessert with a gooey pudding layer makes this slow cooker brownie pudding an easy, crowd pleasing treat.

Why You Will Love This Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding

• Rich and fudgy. A gooey pudding layer makes it decadent and chocolatey.
• Almost effortless. The slow cooker does the work with simple boxed shortcuts.
• Crowd pleasing. Warm chocolate dessert is always a hit.
• Hands off. No oven needed, just mix, pour, and let it cook.
• Great for serving warm. Scoop it straight from the slow cooker with ice cream.

What Makes This Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding So Good

A great slow cooker brownie pudding starts with two layers. A simple brownie batter goes in first, then a smooth mixture of pudding mix and milk is poured over the top before cooking. Building two layers is the secret, with a simple brownie batter going in first and a smooth mixture of pudding mix and milk poured over the top before it cooks.

As it slow cooks, the layers transform. The brownie sets around the edges while the pudding sinks and creates a rich, gooey, spoonable layer underneath, all without any oven. As it slow cooks, the layers transform, the brownie setting around the edges while the pudding sinks and creates a rich, gooey, spoonable layer underneath, all without an oven.

The key to this slow cooker brownie pudding is watching the edges. When they look set and slightly dry while the center stays soft, it is ready, giving you that signature fudgy, pudding like texture. Watching the edges is the key, since when they look set and slightly dry while the center stays soft, the dessert is ready with that signature fudgy, pudding like texture.

Optional Pro Tip: Catch the Condensation

Lay a paper towel under the lid to catch condensation so drips do not make the top soggy. For the best slow cooker brownie pudding, start checking at the two hour mark, since slow cookers vary and you want the edges set but the center still gooey. A paper towel laid under the lid catches condensation so drips do not make the top soggy, and checking around the two hour mark accounts for how slow cookers vary.

Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding

Pour the pudding layer gently over the brownie batter so the slow cooker brownie pudding keeps its two layers, and spray the crock well so it does not stick. Pouring the pudding layer gently over the brownie batter keeps the two layers distinct, and spraying the crock well ensures the dessert lifts out without sticking.

Use a paper towel under the lid to catch condensation, and start checking early so the center stays soft and spoonable. A paper towel under the lid keeps condensation off the top, and starting to check early is what keeps the center soft, gooey, and spoonable.

Variations and Add Ins

• Extra chocolate. Stir chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
• Peanut butter. Swirl peanut butter into the batter before cooking.
• Salted caramel. Drizzle caramel over the top before serving.
• Mocha. Add a little instant coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor.
• Nutty. Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.

How to Store and Make Ahead

Store leftover slow cooker brownie pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. It stays rich and fudgy. Stored airtight, it stays rich and fudgy for a few days, so leftovers are a treat you can look forward to with very little effort.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave for a few seconds until warm and gooey again. A scoop of ice cream on top brings it right back to life. A few seconds in the microwave brings individual portions back to warm and gooey, and a scoop of ice cream on top makes it feel freshly made.

Serving Suggestions for Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding

Serve this warm, scooped into bowls and topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. A dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce makes it extra special. Scooped warm into bowls and topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce, it becomes an extra special treat.

This dessert builds on the brownie, a rich, chocolatey baked treat that can be fudgy or cakey, as described in this overview of the chocolate brownie. This slow cooker brownie pudding turns that favorite into a warm, spoonable, slow cooked version.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it cook in the slow cooker?

About two to three hours on high. Start checking at two hours, since slow cookers vary. A couple of hours on high is usually enough, so start checking around the two hour mark since slow cookers can vary quite a bit.

How do I know when it is done?

The edges should look set and slightly dry while the center stays soft and gooey, like a pudding. The edges should look set and slightly dry while the center stays soft and gooey, much like a warm pudding, which is exactly the texture you want.

Why put a paper towel under the lid?

It catches condensation so drips do not fall onto the dessert and make the top soggy. The paper towel catches condensation that would otherwise drip down onto the dessert and leave the top soggy, so it keeps the surface just right.

Can I use homemade brownie batter?

Yes. Any brownie batter works in place of the boxed mix, though boxed keeps it quick and easy. Any brownie batter works in place of the boxed mix, so use a favorite homemade recipe if you like, though boxed keeps it quick and easy.

What size slow cooker is best?

A six to seven quart slow cooker works well and gives the layers room to cook evenly. A larger six to seven quart slow cooker gives the layers room to cook evenly, which helps you get that perfect set edge and gooey center.

Can I make it ahead?

It is best warm and fresh, but leftovers keep for up to three days and reheat well in the microwave. It is best warm and fresh from the crock, but leftovers keep for a few days and reheat well in the microwave for a quick treat.

Can I double it?

Only if it fits comfortably in your slow cooker. Crowding can lead to uneven cooking. You can double it only if it fits comfortably in your slow cooker, since crowding the crock can lead to uneven cooking.

What should I serve it with?

Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream are classic. Caramel or chocolate sauce make it extra indulgent. Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream are the classic toppings, while a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce makes it extra indulgent.

Can I freeze it?

Yes. Freeze portions for up to two months, then thaw and rewarm in the microwave. It freezes nicely too, so freeze individual portions and simply thaw and rewarm them in the microwave whenever a chocolate craving strikes.

Why is my center too runny?

It may need a little more time. Cook until the edges are set, then let it rest briefly to firm up. A runny center usually just needs a little more time, so cook until the edges are set, then let it rest briefly to firm up before serving.

An Easy, Decadent Chocolate Treat

This slow cooker brownie pudding delivers warm, fudgy, chocolatey comfort with almost no effort thanks to the slow cooker. It is the kind of cozy dessert everyone reaches for seconds of. It delivers warm, fudgy, chocolatey comfort with almost no effort thanks to the slow cooker, the kind of cozy dessert everyone reaches back for seconds of.

Scoop it warm with ice cream and add your favorite mix ins or toppings to make it your own. It is an easy, crowd pleasing treat for gatherings or a cozy night in. Scoop it warm with ice cream and add your favorite mix ins or toppings to make it your own, for an easy, crowd pleasing treat at gatherings or a cozy night in.

If you love sweet, comforting treats like this, you will also enjoy our carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, another favorite from our kitchen.