Crockpot Lava Brownie

Crockpot Lava Brownie: Effortlessly Impressive Decadent Dessert

Hosting a dinner party and need a show-stopping finale that practically makes itself? Extra brownie mix on hand and looking to elevate it? Look no further than these incredible Crockpot Lava Brownies. This recipe is the epitome of stress-free indulgence, requiring minimal effort for a dessert that will have your guests raving. Plus, who can resist a warm, fudgy brownie with a molten chocolate center?

Why This Recipe is a Dinner Party MVP:

• Effortless Entertaining: This recipe is your secret weapon for effortless entertaining. A few minutes of prep and your Crockpot does the work, leaving you free to mingle with your guests.
• Guaranteed Crowd-Pleaser: Gooey, decadent brownies are a universal crowd-pleaser. This recipe takes it a step further with the surprise hidden center of chocolate pudding, ensuring rave reviews.
• Endless Customization Options: Want to personalize your dessert? Feel free to throw in chopped nuts, peanut butter chips, or a swirl of caramel for a unique twist.

Crockpot Lava Brownie: Shopping List

Here’s what you’ll need to create these impressive brownies:

• 1 box Betty Crocker Traditional Brownie Mix (a classic for a reason!)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3.4 oz chocolate pudding mix (any flavor you like!)
• 2 cups milk
• Chocolate chips (ditch the measuring cup, go wild!)
• Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the Crockpot)
• Paper towels

Baking Like a Boss: Step-by-Step Crockpot Lava Brownie Magic

1. Grease Up the Crockpot: Your crockpot will thank you- brownies like to stick, so don’t skimp on the greasing! Olive oil or butter works great.
2. Brownie Batter Basics: Follow the instructions on your brownie mix for the perfect batter. Eggs, water, and vegetable oil – easy peasy.
3. Pudding Prep: In a separate bowl, whisk together your chocolate pudding mix and milk. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken up – think of it as the pudding getting ready to become one with the brownies.
4. Layer Like a Pro: Here’s where the magic happens. Pour about ⅔ of your brownie mix into the greased Crockpot. We’re saving some batter for later, because layers are essential for presentation! Sprinkle on a generous amount of chocolate chips.
5. The Pudding Interlude: Carefully pour your thickened chocolate pudding on top of the brownie layer. Spread it out as evenly as possible, because we want that pudding goodness to become one with the brownies.
6. Brownie Batter Encore: Now comes the remaining brownie batter. Pour it over the pudding layer, again spreading it out to create an even surface. Top it all off with even more chocolate chips – you can never have too much chocolate, right?
7. Conquer the Condensation: Here’s a handy trick – place a paper towel on top of the Crockpot bowl before putting on the lid. This will catch any condensation dripping down and prevent it from becoming soggy brownie enemies.
8. Crockpot Time! Set your Crockpot to high and cook for about 2.5 hours. Pro tip: Cooking time can vary depending on your Crockpot, so keep an eye on it during the last 30 minutes or so. The toothpick test might lead you astray though, since the pudding will keep the center moist.

Let’s Get Spoonin’!

Once your timer goes off, carefully remove the Crockpot from the heat and let it cool for a bit before digging in. This will allow the center to set slightly, giving you that perfect gooey lava center we all crave. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra luxurious touch.

Top Tip: Feeling fruity? Fresh berries or a drizzle of fruit coulis can add a pop of color and freshness to the plate.

Crockpot lava brownie

This might be the best ratio ever in terms of effort to decadency. This recipe uses box mix brownies and pudding, but the outcome is anything but you're typical box mix bake. You've probably seen variations of this crockpot lava brownie everywhere- here's Taylor's version 😉

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

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• 1 box betty crocker traditional brownie mix
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbs water
• 3.4 oz chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• chocolate chips measure with your heart!

Instructions

 

• Grease your crockpot really well with olive oil or butter.
• Mix brownie batter according to package directions (eggs, water, vegetable oil).
• In a separate bowl, mix together pudding mix and milk. Let thicken for a couple minutes.
• Pour about ⅔ of the brownie mix into your crockpot, reserving the rest to top. Sprinkle some chocolate chips on top. (Note: I originally layered brownies completely on the bottom and pudding on the top, but found that the pudding did not incorporate into the brownies as much as I had hoped)
• Layer the pudding in top of the brownies, spreading out as much as possible. Top with the remaining brownie batter, trying to spread out as much as possible. Top with more chocolate chips.
• Rest a paper towel on top of the crockpot bowl before putting the lid on- this is to catch the condensation from dripping onto the brownies. Cook on high for around 2.5 hours (I cooked for 3 and found the bottom of the brownies to be drying out slightly.

Keyword brownies, crockpot, lava cake, pudding, slow cooker

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