The Best Baking Dish for Ina Garten’s Viral Brownie Pudding

Ina Garten has once again proved herself to be the queen of indulgent desserts with her Anniversary Brownie Pudding, which has gone viral over the past few weeks. The decadent dessert is just what the name implies, featuring a crispy top and a rich, velvety, chocolatey center. The key to the half-baked texture is that it’s cooked in a water bath for an hour at 325°F, producing a unique brownie and pudding hybrid.

I’ve witnessed quite a few failed attempts at the recipe online, but using the right baking dish ensures an even cook. The Barefoot Contessa host recommends a 9- x 12-inch baking dish, but I found a 9- x 13-inch baking dish that will get the job done and give you a little bit more of that crusty top. The Dowan baking dish is just $28 and sold more than 9,000 times in the past month. Plus, reviewers say it’s great for regular brownies, like Garten’s famous Outrageous Brownies, too.

Dowan Baking Dish

The ceramic baking dish has a 4.2-quart capacity and a 3-inch height, which means you won’t have to worry about the brownie pudding overflowing. It is also dishwasher-, freezer-, and oven-safe up to 500°F, and the thick handles on either side make it easy to remove from the water bath after baking. One reviewer noted that they appreciate the “extra thick depth” of the dish, adding that it is “easy to clean and durable.”

Its ribbed design is very sleek — it reminds me of a baking dish I saw in Meghan Markle’s holiday special. Plus, it comes in four colors and an 8- x 8-inch square version. One reviewer praised the pan’s “great modern design,” and another shopper added that “ the ribbed design makes it look expensive.”

Because of the dish’s depth, the larger pan used for the water bath will need to be deeper than a typical cookie sheet. Garten appears to use this All-Clad roasting pan, but Farberware’s steel roasting pan is a more affordable option and is 4 inches deep.

Whether you’re celebrating a wedding anniversary like Ina and Jeffrey or just want to treat yourself to an indulgent dessert, the Dowan baking dish will help you make a perfectly crispy and gooey brownie pudding. And, it’s a great dessert to make ahead for a holiday party. 

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At the time of publishing, the price was $28.