Instant Pot® Dark Chocolate Brownies

Forget the oven and cake mixers! These indulgent brownies are easy to make and have a moist fudgy texture. Made in Instant Pot® Duo Mini (3 quart). Use good quality dark chocolate for the rich color and goodness of antioxidants. Serve as is or top the brownie with a chocolate ganache and serve once completely cooled.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 694 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup superfine sugar
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 5 ounces dark chocolate (such as Lindt 78% Cocoa), chopped into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat chocolate and butter in a glass bowl placed inside a saucepan of simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted and glossy, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Let melted chocolate cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Add sugar; whisk thoroughly. Mix in yogurt and vanilla extract until combined. Beat in eggs 1 at a time using the whisk. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gently fold into the chocolate mixture until batter is thick and smooth. Do not overmix.

Step 3

Butter a 6-inch round cake pan with 2-inch sides. Pour batter into the pan and seal top with a sheet of aluminum foil.

Step 4

Set a trivet inside the pot of an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add 1 cup water. Make sure the steam release handle is in Sealing position according to manufacturers' instructions. Arrange long strips of aluminum foil crosswise under the cake pan; hold the ends to lower cake onto the trivet. Keep foil strips folded down to prevent contact with the lid.

Step 5

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Check a toothpick inserted into the brownie comes out clean. Cook at high pressure for 3 minutes more if needed. Release pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Let brownie cool before cutting.