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    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot

    Published October 5, 2018. Last modified October 25, 2020 By Gary White

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    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    These Halloween brownies are awesomely festive and easily made from scratch in the Instant Pot, with a fudge-like consistency.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    We usually go to at least one Halloween party every year. Last year, we provided all the food for one party in particular and got a little carried away with themed food ideas. But people LOVED it! Unfortunately, we had not yet developed these Halloween brownies, because they would've sure been a hit too. In fact, we took a test batch to a gathering last night and they vanished in no time flat!

    You may notice that we have another Instant Pot Brownies recipe on our site. These are intentionally a little different in a few ways. First, because we added the cream cheese on top, we needed to increase the cook time. This had an unexpected, yet welcome, difference. The brownies took on a more fudge-like consistency. I'm never mad about fudge. So in comparison, I'd say these are more festive and fudgy!

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    How to make Halloween Brownies 

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Place room temperature butter in large mixing bowl, along with sugar.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Mix until fully combined.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Add eggs and blend until fully incorporated.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Add vanilla extract and mix again.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    In a separate mixing bowl, add all dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Whisk together until combined.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Pour wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients, or vice versa.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Gently mix until fully combined.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    ...add chocolate chips to batter...

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    ...and mix well.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    In a small bowl... add cream cheese and milk.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Whisk together until smooth and creamy.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Add cream cheese mixture to piping bag (or ziplock bag) and cut off a very small corner.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Spray a 7×3 push pan with nonstick cooking spray.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Pour batter into pan and spread out evenly.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Starting in the center of the brownie batter... gently squeeze the piping while rotating the pan to make a swirl all the way out to the edges.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Then, using a toothpick (or knife)...

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    ...draw lines in the batter, from center to edges, to make the cream cheese look like a spider web.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Cover pan with aluminum foil. Add a 3-inch trivet and 1 ½ cups of water to cooker. Place push pan on top of trivet. Lock lid and cook for 70 minutes at high pressure. Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then quick-release remaining pressure.

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Remove pan from cooker, but allow brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing.

    And this is the AMAZING Result…

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

     

    More Instant Pot dessert recipes:

    • Instant Pot Brownies Easily Made from Scratch
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    • Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake with Maple Glaze
    • Gingerbread Cheesecake in the Instant Pot
    • Instant Pot Pumpkin Bread Made from Scratch

     

    ★ Did you make these Halloween Brownies? Please give it a star rating below! ★

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats

    Halloween Brownies in the Instant Pot

    Festive Halloween brownies with a fudge-like texture.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 205kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter room temperature
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup flour
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp. baking powder
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    • 2 oz. cream cheese room temperature
    • 1 Tbsp. milk

    Instructions

    • Place room temperature butter in large mixing bowl, along with sugar. Mix until fully combined. Add eggs and blend until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix again.
    • In a separate mixing bowl, add all dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until combined.
    • Pour wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients, or vice versa. Gently mix until fully combined. Then, using a rubber spatula, add chocolate chips to batter and mix again.
    • In a small bowl… add cream cheese and milk. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Add cream cheese mixture to piping bag (or ziplock bag) and cut off a very small corner.
    • Spray a 7×3 push pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour batter into pan and spread out evenly. 
    • Starting in the center of the brownie batter… gently squeeze the piping while rotating the pan to make a swirl all the way out to the edges. Then, using a toothpick (or knife), draw lines in the batter, from center to edges, to make the cream cheese look like a spider web.
    • Cover pan with aluminum foil. Add a 3-inch trivet and 1 ½ cups of water to cooker. Place push pan on top of trivet. Lock lid and cook for 70 minutes at high pressure. Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then quick-release remaining pressure. 
    • Remove pan from cooker and uncover, but allow brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Marie

      October 30, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      What do you mean by a 3” trivet? One only 3” in diameter (why does it matter)? 3” off the bottom off the pot (never seen one that high)?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        October 31, 2019 at 10:38 am

        https://www.amazon.com/Xelparuc-Stainless-Steaming-Cooking-Diameter/dp/B07JYW1GRB

        Reply

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