Skillet Fudgy Brownie Pudding

Make this simple skillet fudgy brownie pudding with a soft center and rich chocolate flavor. A warm dessert perfect for family evenings.

I made this skillet brownie pudding because my family kept asking for a dessert that felt warm and rich after a long day. The deep chocolate flavor and the soft center won everyone over right away. You taste a smooth mix of molten brownie and light cream in every spoonful. It brings everyone back to the table for seconds.

I like this dessert because you get the comfort of a brownie with the texture of a pudding. You lift a spoon and it holds its shape, then melts the moment it touches your tongue. It feels familiar yet special. When you add a small splash of cream on top, the whole dish turns into something your home will remember.

My family loved this skillet dessert the moment it came out of the oven. The aroma pulled them in before I even called them. They said it felt warm and inviting. They asked me to save the recipe and make it again for the next weekend. After that, I knew it belonged on this blog for you.

Questions you may have about this recipe

Is this dessert more like a brownie or more like a pudding
It has the structure of a brownie around the edges with a pudding center. You get both textures in one dish.

What kind of chocolate works best
Use a mix of unsweetened cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate. You get a steady balance of flavor.

Can I prepare this ahead of time
You can mix the batter earlier in the day. Bake it when you want to serve it so the center stays warm and soft.

Does the cream on top matter
Yes. The cream cuts through the richness and gives each bite a smooth finish.

Does this work in a metal skillet
Yes. A cast iron skillet gives the best heat and keeps the center soft.

What you need to make Skillet Fudgy Brownie Pudding

1 stick unsalted butter

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

2 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

0.5 cup all purpose flour

0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

0.5 teaspoon baking powder

0.25 teaspoon salt

1 cup chilled whipped cream for serving

How to make Skillet Fudgy Brownie Pudding

Warm your oven to 350 F.

Set a medium skillet on low heat. Melt the butter. Add the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.

Remove from heat. Let it cool for a few minutes.

In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar. Add the vanilla.

Pour the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir until blended.

Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir until the batter is smooth.

Pour the batter into the skillet.

Bake for 22 minutes until the edges set and the center stays soft.

Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Serve warm with chilled whipped cream.

Tips

Use a cast iron skillet for even heat.

Do not overbake. The center must stay soft.

Serve the pudding warm for the best texture.

Use good quality chocolate for deeper flavor.

Chill the cream before adding it on top.

Reader reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This stayed warm and creamy. My guests asked for more. Tom R

⭐⭐⭐⭐ This had a bold chocolate flavor. The center stayed soft. Karen M

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My family asked me to save the recipe. The cream made a big difference. Linda T

⭐⭐⭐⭐ This baked evenly and tasted smooth. I liked the texture shift. Joyce W

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple to follow and rich in flavor. Perfect weekend dessert. Mary B

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