Slow Cooker Brownie Dessert
Have you ever made a slow cooker dessert? A little mixing, then pouring into a slow cooker creates an ooey, gooey, delectable Slow Cooker Brownie Dessert! Super easy!
Brownie Desserts are always a hit with my chocoholic family and this hands-off recipe is one of our favorite Slow Cooker Desserts.
Why You Must Make
Whether it’s summer and you don’t want to heat up the kitchen or winter and you need some comfort food ASAP, you can turn to your slow cooker for dessert as well as main dishes.
- Once you mix the brownie batter, it’s pretty much a hands-off dessert. Fix it and forget it!!!
- This is a super-easy way to get your chocolate fix.
- Cooking this brownie dessert in a slow cooker allows the trapped steam to keep the brownies super moist and tender!
- Your house will smell amazing as it’s cooking!
Expert Tips
There are tons of Slow Cooker Dessert Recipes out there—I’m just late to the game! When life gets chaotic, more folks make slow cooker recipes. I was inspired to research crockpot dessert options. When I found a gooey, intensely chocolate slow cooker brownie dessert recipe, I was sold.
- Choose the best size and shaped slow cooker for your needs.
- Some recipes call for a baking dish to be placed in the crockpot, so check the measurements of the insert before you purchase a crockpot if you plan to bake in it.
- Line your insert with nonstick foil for easy cleanup.
- Use oven mitts to remove the brownies. The insert will be hot!
- You can put the crockpot on warm and serve right from the appliance. But your dessert will continue to cook from the residual heat.
- Crockpot brownies will have a different texture from oven brownies. There is no place for the steam to escape which makes them very moist.
- After three hours, these brownies were ready to eat. They’re perfect for tailgating at home or any gathering where your oven is already in use. If you are a fan of chocolate, you will be thrilled with this crockpot brownie dessert.
How to Serve
Rich, soft, with chunks of melted semi-sweet chocolate, these brownies exceeded my expectations. Crock pot desserts may win no beauty contest, but that’s not the point, is it?
- A little smoke and mirrors by serving it with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream and a couple of berries and mint sprig, turn this delicious mound of chocolate decadence into a beautiful dessert. And do I even have to mention the marvelous scents emanating from my kitchen while this cooked?
- Some lightly sweetened whipped cream would also be delicious.
- Make sure to serve them warm. Leftovers can be gently warmed in the microwave, but be careful not to overcook.
Frequently Asked Questions
But have you ever thought of making a dessert in your crockpot? This Slow Cooker Apple Crisp is another easy recipe!
Yes! This brownie dessert is just one example of how to bake in a crockpot. You will need to cook on high and only fill your dish halfway (if using a baking pan). It frees up your oven and keeps your kitchen cool.
Definitely. It helps with cleanup and doesn’t affect the results. I like using nonstick foil.
Read your manual. Many say it’s safe to leave it on for 8-24 hours. It will depend on your model. If you have a hand-me-down, older crockpot, you may want to save your slow cooking for daytime hours.
Crockpot is a name brand and Slow Cooker is the category of appliances that includes Crockpots and other brands.
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Slow Cooker Brownie Dessert
A decadent chocolate dessert easily made in a slow cooker
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, melted, plus more for greasing foil
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup flour
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chunks
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Line the insert of a 4 or 6-quart slow cooker with a large piece of non-stick foil or use regular foil and butter well.
- Whisk together the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, eggs, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker in an even layer.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or till cake is set around the edges and gooey in the center.
- Serve the cake warm, scooped into a bowl, and topped with ice cream.
Notes
Lining your crockpot with nonstick foil makes for easy release and easy cleanup.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 436Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 244mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 2gSugar: 41gProtein: 5g
57 Comments on “Slow Cooker Brownie Dessert”
Thanks for sharing this Slow Cooker Brownie Dessert, this dessert seems so delicious , will love to make this one .
I love how hands off this dessert is to make! Delicious!
This makes life so easy! I cannot wait to try this!
delicious!
This would be devoured in two seconds here!
Looks aren’t everything, this could become a favorite.
ohhhh mahhhh GAWWWD. So soft and gooey and chocolatey goodness! I can imagine how heavenly it must smell!
Although brownies are not normally my favorite dessert, these look so ooey gooey good, especially with the ice cream. I’m sure the aroma was pretty heavenly, too. Tell me again why it is that you don’t live next door to me??
I never tried a dessert in the slow cooker, pinning to my recipes to try board!
I love how fudgy and rich your brownie is – the ice cream is a must!
I’m actually using my slow cooker as I type these words (making Courtney of Neighborfood’s beef mushroom stew) and I can’t wait to try making a dessert with it. This is so cool, Liz, and it looks delicious! A big scoop of vanilla ice cream is a must over top 🙂
Sounds beyond good! What a great idea!
Liz I think you have baked brownies and cakes every way possible so I KNOW these are class act one!
Oh Lord, now I’ll be getting my chocolate fix more often!! I am so curious to try these brownies….never baked in my slow cooker, only savory dishes. I’m guessing that it turns out like dense cake, right? Love this Liz, my kids are going to love you for this recipe!
So this is a cake from a pan? I was wandering about those. Looks fantastic!
That does look a beauty – * toe-curling warming feeling inside * and also making the house smell heavenly of chocolate for 3 hours? Win-win dessert! What the most lasting of memories are made of, Liz.
Steamy chocolatey goodness from a slow cooker? I am not even surprised a genius like you pulled this off 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I’m a fan of chocolate then I can imagine the marvelous scents emanating from your kitchen 😉
Who knew? Oh my I have to try this! Thanks for the tip for lining with the nonstick foil. That is a great idea and never thought to do that before.
Oh, I love looking at the texture of the crumb. This brownie looks moist, chewy, rich with some crunchy tops. Mmmm…!
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This looks so delicious. I make a recipe that is very similar to this one, my family loves and I love the fact that is so easy to make.
Wow Liz! This is amazing! I love it! I am so going to try this in my crockpot. I never made a dessert in mine.
Great tip – foil works as well as parchment! Didn’t know that! And your Crockpot brownies look AMAZING- can’t wait to make them! Who knew crockpots were so much fun!
Steamy hot chocolate heaven with an ice cold scoop of vanilla on my plate would have me begging for seconds. Have a super week!
Lizzy,
I’ve never made dessert in a slow cooker. The brownies look delicious to me.
Annamaria
This really does look warm and comforting. It’s like a chocolate pudding. What a great way to enjoy a brownie and yes, brownies are best when served with ice cream. I’m cooking something long and slow today and fortunately, it’s not too hot to enjoy what’s being prepared xx
Hi Liz, great classic dessert, amazing that it can be made in a slow cooker.
Dessert in a slow cooker?? Now we’re talking. Too bad I don’t have a slow cooker…This looks amazing!
I bet this is just amazing, Liz! I can’t wait to try it!
The only sweet dish we have done in the crock pot is bread pudding. This looks too fantastic not to try!
FANTASTIC! I’ll be honest, the only reason I’ve ever considered buying a slow cooker was to make treats that wouldn’t require me to turn on my oven 🙂 love love love this–maybe I WILL invest in one now, Liz!
Wow, how fun is this Liz. A whole 3 hours of blissful aroma and then such a fabulous treat. I’m all in!
Hoorayyy for slow cooker season! I hardly ever make dessert but I will absolutely be making this simple ooey gooey brownies!
I’ve GOT to try this, Liz. I keep seeing desserts made in crockpots, and haven’t ventured there yet. But now you’ve pushed me over the edge with this recipe and I’m going to have to make it! LOVE.
Your brownies look wonderful! Love this great Sunday Supper Slow Cooker roundup. I am pinning a bunch of these!
It was great meeting you and chatting at IFBC, by the way!
Wow! this looks really amazing!
I don’t have a slow cooker, so is it possible to try and make it in the oven?
Hi, Michal, Yes, I think it could be made in the oven, but I’m not sure what to tell you about the time and temperature. I’d try lower heat than usual (maybe 300º) and watch carefully as it will be done much quicker and you’ll want it have a pudding like consistency in the middle. Hope you give it a shot!
I am always excited to come over here to see what divine creation you have come up with. You always amaze me and you did it again with this gorgeous dessert. Huge YUM!!
I am trying to commit to the slow cooker one night week. It makes things so much easier. I would add two nights a week if one time was for dessert. 🙂
I love chocolate, so there’s no doubt that I would love this recipe! My family would love it as well…it looks so delicious! I bet your home smelled awesome with this cooking in the crockpot. I never tried that with brownies, but I will have to now…thanks for sharing!
In Greece they don’t sell slow cookers. I am in the middle of a search on the net to get myself a nice, easy to use slow cooker. I am bookmarking this delicious dessert to make it when I will buy the pot!
Liz, I’ve been dying to make dessert using a slow-cooker and this looks so amazing. Loving the chocolaty dessert, especially when ice cream is involved. 🙂
I love slow cooker dessert dishes like this. and a warm and gooey brownie… YUM! I think I will have a slow cooker party and have everything from appetizer to dessert done in the slow cooker… how coo! would that be for a fall party theme. This Sunday Supper gave me some great inspiration!! 🙂
I first thought it was a chocolate pudding…This looks crazily delicious and moreish, Liz.
Brownie chocolate mousse? YUM!
I made my first ever dessert in the slow cooker several weeks ago. It worked better than I would have imagined. Now I need to try your slow cooker brownie recipe, Liz. It looks fantastic!
Oh Lizzy!! This is calling me!! What a wonderful and indulgent dessert. Blessings dear. Catherine
Leave it to you Liz to come up with a scrumptious rich chocolate dessert made in a slow cooker. I can only imagine how it must smell when it is cooking. And I know it would taste great because it is one of your recipes.
Chocolate and ice cream – the perfect duo! Looks delish!
These sound awesome ! I’m pinning to use during the summer when I don’t want to turn on my oven but I’m dying for some chocolate!
I’ve been waiting to see this one since you posted the title, Liz, and it does not disappoint! Warm, ooey gooey chocolate brownies are the best and looks don’t count at all. I cannot wait to try this!
Slow cooker brownies? What an amazing idea! I’m sure your family loved them too.
I agree that it doesn’t matter what the brownies look like! What a fabulous idea … I can’t think of anything better than arriving home to a cooker full of brownies! (I think I would even be tempted to skip dinner and just have these!)
I’ll bet it did smell great! I bookmarked the pork and cabbage stew, that sounds amazing! Don’t know if I’ve mentioned it recently but this is my favorite blog party of the week:@)
ohhh…. I’d die to have it with vanilla ice cream! Looks insanely delicious!
Oh yes.. it definitely tastes great with ice cream 🙂
The crumb on your brownie looks lovely, Liz. And with the extra chunks of chocolate, I know it’s scrumptious. Good to know foil works as well as parchment in the slow cooker.