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    Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two

    29/01/2021 by thebakingexplorer 22 Comments

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    Sometimes you don't want to make a whole batch of brownies and end up scoffing the lot (not often, but sometimes...) You just want that sweet chocolate hit for one night only. These Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two are the perfect solution! Plus they are made in one bowl, only need six ingredients and have a warm gooey centre that is just heavenly! They are also ideal if you're planning a romantic dinner and you're looking for an easy, yet impressive, dessert. Think of them like a cheat's chocolate fondant! They are sure to impress your partner on Valentine's Day, for an anniversary celebration, a special birthday meal or date night.

    Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two

    Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

    • Make sure your egg is at room temperature before you start baking. The butter can be cold for this recipe, as you are going to melt it anyway. It will just take slightly longer to melt.
    • I used unsalted butter for this recipe.
    • I used light brown soft sugar for the brownies, which I do recommend using as it makes them extra fudgey, but you can also use caster sugar.
    • Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
    • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

    For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

    How to make Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two

    In a mixing bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then whisk in the egg and sugar.

    Whisk in the flour and fold in the chocolate chips, then divide the mixture between the ramekins.

    Bake the brownies for 15 minutes, leave to cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

    For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

    Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two

    What size ramekins do you need?

    The ramekins I used were 9cm in diameter and 5cm deep. This is quite a common and generic size of ramekin, so if you don't already own them, they should be easy enough to get hold of.

    Can you make the Chocolate Brownie Pots without ramekins?

    Yes! You can also put the mixture in a cupcake tin, it will fill 4 of the holes. Make sure to grease it very well, or use silicone cupcake cases. I don't recommend paper cupcake cases as they will not peel off easily and they will get stuck to the brownie. Or you can put all of the mixture into a small baking tin or dish, then when it's baked, grab a spoon each and share!

    Can the brownie pots be made gluten free?

    For gluten free, all you need to do is replace the plain flour with a gluten free plain flour blend. Please do check the labels of everything you use if you are serving this recipe to anyone with an allergy or intolerance.

    Can the brownie pots be made dairy free?

    To make the brownie pots dairy free, use a dairy free butter alternative. I recommend Flora Plant, or the Stork Baking Block. You will also need to make sure the dark chocolate you use is dairy free, and the chocolate chips. Please do check the labels of everything you use if you are serving this recipe to anyone with an allergy or intolerance.

    Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two

    What can you serve the Chocolate Brownie Pots with?

    • Ice cream, whipped cream, pouring cream or custard
    • Fresh fruit like raspberries, strawberries and blueberries
    • Drizzled with melted Nutella, melted Biscoff, peanut butter or salted caramel sauce
    • A combination of the above!

    More tips for making the Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two:

    • I added milk chocolate chips to the brownies, you can leave these out, or swap them for white or dark chocolate chips.
    • I've suggested a baking time based on how they came out in my oven, remember that all ovens run slightly differently so you may need slightly less or more time to get the right texture. A good excuse for a trial run if you ask me!
    • If you don't have light brown soft sugar, you can use caster sugar (superfine sugar) instead.
    Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two

    Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions about this recipe, or if something went wrong and you need help, please use the comment form below and I will get back to you. You can also get in touch with me on my Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to hear from you!

    Recommended equipment & ingredients*

    • Ramekins
    • Mixing bowls
    • Cooling rack
    • Kitchen scales
    • Dark chocolate

    *I earn a small amount of money if you buy the products after clicking on the links. You will not be charged anything extra for this. Thank you for supporting The Baking Explorer!

    Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two

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    Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two

    Chocolate Brownie Pots for Two

    Gooey warm brownies served in ramekins, just for two!
    5 from 15 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: Brownies, Dessert
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    • 75 g Dark chocolate
    • 50 g Butter unsalted
    • 50 g Light brown soft sugar
    • 1 Egg large
    • 25 g Plain flour
    • 30 g Chocolate chips optional
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4
    • Put the dark chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl, microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Keep microwaving in 10 second intervals, stirring between each one, until fully melted together. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool
    • Add the egg and light brown sugar to the bowl and whisk in well
    • Add the flour and whisk in, then fold in the chocolate chips
    • Divide the mixture between the two ramekins - I used 9cm wide and 5cm deep ramekins
    • Place onto a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, they will be slightly puffed up, crackled on top but still gooey in the centre
    • Leave for 5 minutes so you don't burn your mouth, then serve warm with ice cream or any topping of your choice, there should not be any leftovers!
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

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    Notes

    • Make sure your egg is at room temperature before you start baking. The butter can be cold for this recipe, as you are going to melt it anyway. It will just take slightly longer to melt.
    • I used unsalted butter for this recipe.
    • I used light brown soft sugar for the brownies, which I do recommend using as it makes them extra fudgey, but you can also use caster sugar.
    • Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
    • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 744IU | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 6mg

    If you like this, check out more of my Dessert recipes!

    I'm linking this recipe up with Cook Blog Share.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rebecca

      January 29, 2021 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      These are gorgeous little pots of YUM! So simple to make GF too.

      Reply
    2. Shuheli

      January 30, 2021 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Absoloutly amazing! Only took minutes to make and we had a lovely dessert to enjoy
      Will be making it again!

      Reply
    3. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      January 30, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      These look incredible! Love that it only makes 2, the perfect quantity. I have to make these soon!

      Reply
    4. Nicola H

      January 31, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious brownie pots! So simple to make - all about the small batch puddings for 2! Thank you!x

      Reply
    5. Chloe

      January 31, 2021 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      I'm going to double the recipe and eat them all 🙂

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        February 01, 2021 at 11:24 pm

        Haha I like your thinking!

        Reply
    6. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie

      February 01, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      What Chloe said!! 🤣😂 They look AMAZING! Eb 🙂

      Reply
    7. Kerry

      February 01, 2021 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to follow and a real treat! I made a dairy free version too which worked just as well.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        February 01, 2021 at 11:03 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it Kerry! It's great to know that this recipe works well dairy free too!

        Reply
    8. HP

      February 10, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Well what can I say? Kat you are a baking legend!! thank you so much for sharing this recipe it went down a treat for the family and super quick to make with a handful of ingredients, scrumptious little pots of yum! 😋😋 I might add orange zest to the mix for next time ! Thank you

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        February 10, 2021 at 9:29 pm

        Thank you so much! I LOVE the orange zest idea!!

        Reply
    9. Brigid jones

      February 13, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      So easy to make and so delicious I drizzled caramel on mine 😋😋

      Reply
    10. Cat

      February 16, 2021 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      Made these a few days ago and they were delicious! My husband keeps mentioning how good they were and if we can have them again soon! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        February 16, 2021 at 10:02 pm

        Thanks so much Cat! I'm so happy to hear this!!

        Reply
    11. Polly

      April 15, 2021 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      These little pots of deliciousness are perfect for two. So quick and easy to prepare. My husband and I had ours with vanilla ice-cream!!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        April 15, 2021 at 4:12 pm

        I'm so glad you liked them Polly. I love them with ice cream too 😀

        Reply
    12. Kelly Dawnay

      April 26, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      These were a perfect anniversary dessert for my husband and I this evening. They were so quick and easy to make but tasted amazing. I'm going to have to make them again soon so my daughter can have some as she was very jealous! Brilliant recipe as always ❤️

      Reply
    13. Triona Lynch

      June 18, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      These pots are amazing. Recipe so easy to follow. My sister was lucky she got home early to eat hers. Yummy

      Reply
    14. Maria

      January 12, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these, all for myself, but OMG - perfect recipe. Will be making again!!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        January 12, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        I'm so happy you liked them so much Maria! 😀

        Reply
    15. Steph

      March 05, 2022 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these and they were sooo yummy !! I probably should have baked them for longer - I only baked them for 15 mins and they were rather runny in the middle - but I quite liked it like this but my partner would have preferred it a bit more cooked. Will definitely be making these again !

      Thank you so much for sharing the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    16. Carol Esposito

      October 19, 2022 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      Yum, just perfect for two people.

      Reply

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