Viral Brownie Pudding for Two

Viral Brownie Pudding, But Make It Couch-Approved

Here’s my moment: I’m sitting on the couch, in my pajamas, favorite show on (it’s Survivor, obviously), and my happy little hands are wrapped around a warm ramekin filled with the most luscious gooey brownie pudding.

For no other reason than it’s a Tuesday and the little things are the big things. Why I love them:

1. The hands-wrapped-around-a-warm-ramekin feeling is something that February just really calls us to.
2. Every time you tap your spoon into the top layer, it gives a very subtle crackle, so every bite gets a mix of gooey brownie and delicately chewy, crisped top. WOW, YES.

The original viral brownie pudding is an Ina recipe, of course. I’ve made it in its classic, large batch form and it’s a lot of fun. But then I saw this video for a single-serving version (genius) in ramekins (affiliate link), and I knew that this was my move. The way you can carve your spoon around the ramekin and dig through it to get the exact ratios of chewy to gooey? Ugh. So good. Is anyone else weird like this?

The version you’re seeing here is a bit of a mashup between these two, with enough batter to make two robust servings (or 3-4, if you wanted them a bit smaller). We made these again the other night when a friend who came over, and the three of us sat in silence by the fire just getting into these gooey, warm delights.

Hope you love them!

How To Make Brownie Pudding For Two

1

Beat Eggs and Sugar.

Probably the most important step! I set my timer for 2 minutes and just let it get light and creamy.

2

Add Flour and Cocoa Powder.

I’m a big fan of using a kitchen scale for this! But you can do it without one, no prob.

3

Fold in the Butter.

Don’t over-mix, just a few gentle stirs to incorporate that melted butter!

4

Send Her To a Water Bath!

I put my ramekins in a loaf pan and then fill halfway with water.

5

Enjoy Your Life.

The tap of the spoon on the lightly chewy, crisped top layer is a really good moment.

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Viral Brownie Pudding for Two

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• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 2 (or 4, if using smaller ramekins)

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Ultra-chocolatey viral brownie pudding baked in ramekins for two! Gooey, fudgy, and the perfect little at-home treat.

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Ingredients

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• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sugar (100 grams)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder (20 grams)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (20 grams)
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Beat Eggs and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg with the sugar until very light and fluffy – about 2 minutes. (This is important to get the right texture.)
3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add vanilla bean paste, cocoa powder, and flour; mix again until just combined.
4. Mix In Butter: Using a spatula, fold in the melted butter, stirring just until it’s worked into the batter.
5. Prep Ramekins: Divide batter between two 10-ounce ramekins (affiliate link) Place ramekins inside a 5×7 loaf pan. Pour water into the loaf pan (avoiding getting water in the ramekins) until the bottom halves of the ramekins are submerged in a water bath.
6. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes. (Less time = more gooey. 27 is my sweet spot for my oven.)
7. Finish: Remove from oven and let it cool for 3-5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar, and then GET INTO THAT. The top will give a very subtle crackle against your spoon, and the inside will be gooey and fudgy – but also light like a souffle?! Oh man. It’s so good.

Notes

If you’re making this into 3-4 servings using smaller ramekins, I would adjust the baking time to be more like 20-25 minutes since they will bake faster.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: brownie pudding, mini dessert, dessert for two

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Three More Dessert Recipes For Two

Two Huge Chocolate Chip Cookies

Two-Person Banana Cream Pies

Two Huge Double Chocolate Cookies

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Lemongrass Broth Bowls with Yellow Curry Chicken

These Flavors Taste Like One Million Dollars.

Truly. Lemongrass, ginger, shallot, and the brightness of lime! I just love these flavors so much.

Broth bowls have been (hate to say it) *trending* in recent months and I’m notoriously late to the trend, but now I’m here, and I’d like to campaign for all of us to make these, pronto.

How it works: Make a simple, bonkers-delicious broth – like, drinkably good – then pour it over rice, protein, and some fresh little garnishes. It eats like a soup, but also kind of a salad? Which is exactly the type of food I like to eat in winter.

Such a nice little warm-up lunch moment:

The flavors are similar to that of a tom kha gai, which is a creamy, aromatic Thai soup (also similar to this one). Genuinely think these are some of the greatest flavors in the world.

• Shallot
• Ginger
• Lemongrass
• Lime
• Coconut

Then pour that delicate broth over rice, charred yellow curry chicken, and some fresh little garnishes. OOH YUM. I’m lazy so I usually do my chicken thighs in the air fryer (aff link), but a sheet pan or skillet will work just as well.

Imagine this fragrant broth steaming up in your face. Peak cold-weather coziness. I think you’re going to love it.

How To Make These Broth Bowls

1

Cut Up Aromatics.

They’ll simmer and then get removed, so large chunks work great!

2

Simmer the Broth.

Give it 20-30 minutes on low heat. Then remove the aromatic chunks, but save that creamy, flavorful broth!

3

Cook the Chicken.

Toss to coat, then air fry it! (Or sauté or grill, if you’d rather.)

4

Plate It Up!

Rice, cooked chicken, then a scoop of that broth.

5

Garnish. So Good.

I actually love this with mint on top, but cilantro is also delicious. Chili crisp, crispy shallots (I buy the ones from Trader Joe’s – or make your own here), and if I want some extra veg in there, I’ll throw a handful of spinach in.

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• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings

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Lemongrass, ginger, shallot, and the brightness of lime! The broth bowls have got it all – luscious broth, fluffy rice, protein, and fresh herbs.

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Lemongrass Broth:

• 2 shallots
• a small knob of ginger
• 1–2 stalks lemongrass
• 3 cups chicken broth (I used 3 cups water + 1 heaping tablespoon Better Than Bouillon chicken base)
• 1 can coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Yellow Curry Chicken:

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon yellow curry paste (I use Maesri, bought on Amazon – sub Thai Kitchen red curry paste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For Serving:

• 1 1/2 cups rice
• Mint, chili crisp, crispy shallots (for topping – to taste)

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Instructions

1. Start The Rice: Start cooking your rice according to package directions.
2. Prep Aromatics: Peel and roughly chop shallots, ginger, and lemongrass into large chunks. Add to a saucepan or stock pot.
3. Simmer the Broth: Add the broth and coconut milk. Simmer over a low heat for 20-30 min. Discard aromatics; reserve the broth. (I scoop the chunks out with a small wire mesh colander or spider strainer.)
4. Season It: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice to the broth; whisk to combine, taste and adjust.
5. Make the Chicken: While the broth is simmering, toss chicken with curry paste, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil until well-coated. Air fry the chicken at 390 for 12 min, or until 165 degrees. (You can also just sauté in a pan until cooked through.) Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
6. Serve: Plate rice, then chicken, and then pour broth over the top. Garnish with mint, chili crisp, and crispy shallots.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Thai-Inspired

Keywords: broth bowls, chicken and rice, curry bowls, lemongrass, curry chicken

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Three More Brothy Bowls To Love

Spicy Short Rib Noodle Soup

Healing Chicken and Rice Soup

Thai Coconut Soup

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16 Easy Salmon Recipes Everyone Loves

We really enjoy salmon in our house. But it’s also one of those foods that has to be done right, ya know? It needs the right seasoning, the right sauce, the right method of baking to turn into a meal that you genuinely look forward to eating.

These salmon recipes are some of my favorites – they offer a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and a solid source of protein in addition to just being really delicious. And easy! Salmon cooks so fast, and most of these involve just a quick trip to the oven (which is my preferred method for cooking salmon).

• Kid favorites: air fryer salmon, salmon with basil sauce (such a hit every time)
• Husband favorites: coconut curry salmon, chipotle salmon with orange salsa (he absolutely raves)
• My favorites: BBQ salmon with mango salsa, bang bang salmon, and sheet pan salmon with dill potatoes!

The full list below is basically your salmon starter pack – rice bowls, salmon burgers, tacos, and sheet pan dinners that basically do the work for you. No complicated techniques, just approachable, crowd-pleasing dinners that happen to feature salmon in the very best way. 

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My Favorite Salmon Recipes

Chipotle Salmon with Orange Salsa and Aji Verde

Sweet-and-smoky chipotle salmon topped with fresh orange salsa and creamy aji verde! An easy, delicious, restaurant-level salmon dinner.

4 reviews / 5 average

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Bang Bang Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa

Bang Bang Salmon! Creamy, sweet, savory, and punchy. Served with some steamy rice and an avocado cucumber salsa. Weeknight perfection!

52 reviews / 4.9 average

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Sheet Pan Salmon with Dill Potatoes

Simple and delicious salmon and potatoes roasted on a sheet pan, and covered in a garlic dill butter sauce! One of my family’s favorite dinners.

22 reviews / 4.9 average

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Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Salmon

My go-to salmon recipe that’s perfect every time! Crisped and golden on the outside, buttery and juicy on the inside, and made in 15 minutes start to finish.

79 reviews / 5 average

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Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad

We’re making a summery salmon with a beautiful, big-flavored basil sauce that is so good, you’re going to want to just drink it. Perfectly-spiced, fresh, and a dinner for everyone!

63 reviews / 4.9 average

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Salmon Tacos with Mango Corn Salsa

Super easy salmon tacos loaded with a mango, sweet corn, and cucumber salsa!

28 reviews / 5 average

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Yummy Salmon Burgers with Slaw

These salmon burgers are THE YUMMIEST! and made with just five ingredients. The best for a quick + easy high protein lunch or dinner.

106 reviews / 4.8 average

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Spring Salmon with Creamed Leeks, Potatoes, and Asparagus

We’re bringing you a plate of sunshine for dinner! Perfectly golden-crisp salmon partnered next to oven-roasted asparagus and a buttery, rich, creamy leek sauce piled on crispy potatoes.

10 reviews / 4.8 average

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The Oliver’s Salad

We’re bringing you the most beautiful salad inspired by the restaurant Oliver’s in Minnesota. Tender salmon, savory peppers and garlic confit, buttery chunks of avocado, fire-roasted corn, bacon bits, and a river of homemade smoky ranch dressing.

27 reviews / 4.9 average

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Hot Honey Salmon

This Hot Honey Salmon is giving off major fancy-to-eat-but-not-fancy-to-make vibes. Spicy-sweet salmon coated in fresh garlic, stone ground mustard, sweet honey, and flecks of red peppers flakes. It’s a magical little number!

20 reviews / 5 average

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Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce

Delicious baked salmon with crispy potatoes, broccoli, and the most amazing life-changing lemon sauce smothered on top of it all. This is restaurant bistro-style eating!

54 reviews / 4.7 average

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Spicy Salmon Burgers

These Spicy Salmon Burgers are little bundles of flavor! Canned salmon, panko, refreshing lemongrass, and a sweet-spicy zingy combo of red curry paste and brown sugar. So good and so simple!

17 reviews / 4.8 average

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Coconut Curry Salmon

Coconut Curry Salmon! Broiled salmon with a salty-sweet spice rub, creamy coconut curry sauce, and steamy rice to soak it all up.

566 reviews / 4.9 average

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BBQ Salmon Bowls with Mango Avocado Salsa

BBQ Salmon Bowls with Mango Avocado Salsa! An easy and impressive dinner with yummy smoky-sweet flavor and a zip of zesty homemade salsa to take it over the top. The BEST weeknight dinner.

183 reviews / 4.9 average

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Perfect Baked Salmon with Lentils and Lemon Herb Sauce

Perfect Baked Salmon with Lentils, Quinoa, and Lemon Herb Sauce – super healthy, high protein, bakes all in one big easy dish. This stuff is SO DELICIOUS!

29 reviews / 4.7 average

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Caramelized Salmon

This caramelized salmon is simple, healthy and completely gorgeous. Just five ingredients and 20 minutes get that browned caramelized crust on the salmon.

69 reviews / 4.4 average

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Tips For Buying Salmon

Whether you’re a salmon pro or a newbie, here’s what I look for when buying salmon for these recipes!

Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught

The difference between farm-raised and wild-caught salmon is, no surprise, how the salmon are raised! Wild-caught salmon is typically leaner and has a fishier flavor because of its environment, while farm-raised is fattier with a milder flavor. I’ve used both, and while both are delicious, I do typically prefer the taste and texure of farm-raised salmon.

Fresh vs. Frozen

This is really just a matter of preference and convenience – I prefer to get fresh salmon to avoid the process of thawing when it comes time to make dinner, but some might say that frozen salmon is actually fresher if it was flash-frozen after being caught. So it’s a “you do you” based on the time and energy you have!

Sustainability

Wild-caught salmon is generally a more sustainable option, but since I tend to prefer the flavor of farm-raised salmon, I also wanted to share how to make that choice more sustainable! I use this sustainable salmon guide to find what the best choices are (location, certifications, etc.). I usually look for salmon that is ASC or BAP certified, which should say right on the package!

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