- Ina Garten’s brownie pudding is the latest TikTok sensation, praised as a must-make for the holidays.
- The six-ingredient recipe bakes in a water bath for a fudgy center and crisp top that fans call “life-changing.”
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an easy, comforting treat perfect for winter.
‘Tis the season for another Ina Garten recipe going absolutely viral on TikTok. This time it’s not a chicken dinner but instead a luxurious dessert that’s worth making this holiday season.
No, it’s not her famous coconut cupcakes either—but you definitely should try those if you haven’t yet. It’s Garten’s brownie pudding, a combination of two chocolatey desserts that when put together makes an ultra-comforting treat. Fans spanning generations have been trying this spoonable dessert, and every time, their amazement is palpable.
One TikTok user says that they “absolutely ascended” after trying the Barefoot Contessa’s gorgeous dish, and their video now has 2.4 million views. Another TikTok with 2.4 million views shows the crispy top and gooey inside of Garten’s dessert while declaring it the “best creation Ina has given this world.”
We know that this isn’t your typical holiday goodie, but we think that this brownie pudding is worth adding to your hosting spread. For starters, it’s essentially a warm hug in a bowl. Any chocolate lover will swoon once they take their first bite. Perhaps the best part—besides its deliciousness—is that it’s super easy to make. You may even have all the ingredients on hand already.
All you need is just six key ingredients for this recipe: two sticks of unsalted butter, four eggs, two cups of sugar, ¾ cup of sifted cocoa powder, ½ cup of sifted all-purpose flour and seeds from one vanilla bean. Garten also recommends adding in one tablespoon of framboise liqueur to bring it up a notch, though the liqueur is optional.
These ingredients combined create a thick, chocolatey batter, which gets added to a 9-by-12-inch baking dish. The secret to what makes this brownie pudding a rave-worthy dessert is that it’s cooked in a water bath. This way it bakes evenly while maintaining the crispy top, which dare I say is the best part of the brownie.
Once baked low and slow—at 325 degrees F for an hour—the result is beautiful brownie pudding that’s viral for a reason. Serve a scoop as is or with a topping of vanilla ice cream for a simply perfect bite.
Fans call this recipe “fabulous” and “life-changing,” so we will definitely be trying it tonight. It’s a delectable cozy dessert for wintertime, and it’s worth the wait. But if you’re short on time, our five-star Mug Brownie will offer similar silky flavors and is ready to serve in 15 minutes.
