Instant Pot Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Rich, gooey brownies made effortlessly in an Instant Pot, resulting in fudgy texture with a perfect shiny top.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter
- 1 stick unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing Use for greasing the pan and for melting
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate Quality chocolate enhances flavor
- 2 large eggs, room temperature Large eggs work best
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour Do not overmix after adding
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt Enhances sweetness
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks or nuts Optional mix-ins
For Cooking
- 1 cup water for the Instant Pot Essential for pressure cooking
- 1 7 inch round pan (springform or push pan) For baking the brownies
Instructions
Preparation
- Grease the pan and line the bottom with parchment. Butter the parchment too.
- Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth, cooling slightly afterward.
- Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until glossy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Sift in flour, cocoa, and salt. Fold gently until just combined. Add any optional mix-ins.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and cover tightly with foil.
Cooking
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and set the trivet inside.
- Place the pan on the trivet with the foil sling for easy removal.
- Cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Lift the pan out, remove the foil cover, and let brownies cool for at least 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Let brownies cool for 20-30 minutes before cutting to achieve clean slices. For super clean edges, chill for 30 minutes. Adjust cooking time based on pan type and oven temperature.