Easy Instant Pot Brownies

Okay, my lovely messy kitchen adventurers, let’s dive into this saga of the soul-satisfying, heart-hugging world of Easy Instant Pot Brownies. Picture this: you’re craving that decadent, chocolatey hit of awesomeness but you need it, like, yesterday. These beauties whip up in an Instant Pot and boy, do they deliver! Rich, moist, with that gooey fudgey center that your late-night self won’t resist. I promise, once you let these babies in your life, the idea of waiting for the oven to preheat will feel like absolute drudgery!

I’ve got to tell you, crafting these brownies has become a sort of chaotic ritual in our household. My husband, bless him, claims he’s not a dessert person – but as soon as that familiar cocoa scent wafts through our home, he’s lingering around the kitchen like an eager puppy. Our kids? Forget it. They’ve learned to sneak into the kitchen for heavily supervised spoon-licking moments. These brownies have seen us through movie nights, surprise guests, and let’s be real – some weekday breakfasts (judge not!).

Why You’ll Love This Easy Instant Pot Brownies

Okay, listen up, here’s the scoop on why these brownies are basically the crowned royalty of weeknight desserts. First up – they’re EASY. You chuck them into the Instant Pot and hit go. No watching them like a hawk. They’re also foolproof. Forget the oven drama of “is the center still raw?” Lastly, they are unapologetically indulgent. Whoever said less is more clearly never tried these brownies!

How to Make It

Alright, grab your mixing bowl and favorite spatula – nothing too fancy here! First, toss some melted butter and sugar into a bowl and whisk it like yesterday’s calories don’t count. Crack in a couple of eggs and that liquid vanilla magic. Then, dump cocoa powder, flour, and a bit of salt into the mix, giving it another good stir. Grease that cake pan, dollop the batter in, seal it up in foil, and plunk it in your Instant Pot on a trivet. Splash in some water to keep things steamy. Set it to high pressure, have a mini dance party for about 35 minutes, then release and dig in. Voilà!

Ingredient Notes

– Cocoa Powder: Use the good stuff here – it’ll make these brownies sing. I’ve once ran out and subbed with hot chocolate mix. Yeah, don’t do that.
– Butter: Melt it all the way but not so hot you cook the eggs. Ask me how I know.
– Eggs: Room temp is best. But if you’re like me, you never think of this until the last minute. Quick trick – plop them in warm water for a few.

Recipe Steps:
1. Mix melted butter and sugar in a bowl.
2. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
3. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until combined.
4. Grease a cake pan and add batter.
5. Cover with foil and place onto a trivet inside the Instant Pot.
6. Add 1 cup of water to Instant Pot and set to high pressure for 35 minutes.
7. Quick-release and enjoy warm or let cool.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Storage Tips

In a rare scenario where you have leftovers, tuck these sweet gems into an airtight container. They’ll hang out nicely on the counter for a few days, though in my place, they usually vanish overnight! Cold from the fridge, they’re divine with a morning coffee. Seriously, who’s gonna judge?

Variations and Substitutions

Get creative, why not? Chuck in some walnuts or chocolate chunks – the more the merrier! If you find the pantry empty, subbing maple syrup for sugar works, but leave that caramel glaze alone unless you want a pan volcano. I’ve used applesauce instead of eggs in a pinch, not completely disastrous!

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Easy Instant Pot Brownies

Deliciously fudgy and quick homemade brownies made effortlessly in the Instant Pot.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
• ▢ 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 0.25 tsp salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Grease the Instant Pot insert and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
• Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
• Pour batter into the greased Instant Pot insert and smooth the top.
• Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot, pour 1.5 cups of water into the pot, and lower the insert on top.
• Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on manual high pressure for 25 minutes.
• Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
• Remove the insert carefully and let brownies cool before slicing.

Notes

For extra richness, serve brownies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.