Undercooked Brownies: 2 Easy Fixes

Last Updated on February 23, 2023

How to fix undercooked brownies? If you are reading this now, your brownies probably came out undercooked. Do not fret because you can quickly restore your delicious and fudgy brownies. Here are two easy ways to improve undercooked brownies.

How to Fix Undercooked Brownies

Inside the oven

To fix your undercooked brownies inside your oven, resume baking your brownies in the same baking tray you used when baking them. Also, if you have discovered earlier that it was too gooey after removing it from your tray, you may place it on a regular baking tray and bake it so.

Remember, bake them inside a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, the duration of how long you will leave your brownies inside the conventional oven depends on the current state of your brownies. You can check your brownies every three to five minutes to see if they baked through.

Inside the microwave

In essence, a microwave-safe dish is necessary for this method. Remember that the microwave’s heat travels inside, perfect for fixing your undercooked brownies without burning the sides. Afterward, place your brownies inside a microwave-safe dish, set your microwave at medium heat, and heat your brownies at thirty-second intervals. Also, do not forget to check the doneness of your brownies.

Accidentally Eating Undercooked Brownies

Can eating undercooked brownies make you sick? For starters, the biggest problem with eating undercooked brownies is the egg. Remember, raw and unpasteurized eggs can carry salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. Foods from animal sources like eggs can contain salmonella. So, it is not advisable to consume undercooked brownies with unpasteurized eggs.

Although there are people who like to consume raw cookie dough and raw brownie batter, it is not advisable and deeply discouraged because of the probability that it can make someone sick. Raw eggs and uncooked flour are needed as an ingredient in many recipes and they may contain bacteria like E. coli and salmonella. These bacteria can give you a bad case of foodborne illnesses.

However, undercooked brownies made with pasteurized eggs are OK to eat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that if your brownies or any dish with eggs have reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit or 71 degrees Celsius or hotter, it can be safe to eat.

Identifying Undercooked Brownies

How can you tell if brownies are undercooked? When you are about to dig in your freshly baked brownies, but when you slice into the middle piece, you notice that it is still gooey in the middle. And all your excitement went down the drain.

When the brownies are still gooey, they may be undercooked. Some people may like it that way and call it fudgy, but it is important to tell if your brownies are undercooked and safe to eat. If your brownies are slightly undercooked, they are probably OK to consume.

So, how can you tell if your brownies are undercooked? According to the CDC, the recommended internal temperature of a dish that contains eggs is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check your brownie’s internal temperature to ensure that it is safe to eat.

But there are more ways to tell if your brownies are undercooked. The first way is visual; if your brownies start cracking a bit, it is a good indication that your brownies are ready.

However, if the top of your brownies has no cracks, it is still undercooked. Another way to tell if your brownies are undercooked is to test the center by poking a toothpick or a slim knife. When you pull your tester out, and it still has a gooey brownie residue, your brownies are undercooked and need more baking time.

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Rebaking Undercooked Brownies

Can you rebake undercooked brownies? The answer is yes. It is all right to rebake your undercooked brownies, plus you will not waste your brownie mixture, and you can still enjoy your delicious brownies to their fullest.

Besides, rebaking your brownies inside the oven will ensure that your brownies will cook and reach their full potential. However, putting your undercooked brownies inside the conventional oven can burn them quickly, so it is advisable to watch them.

Furthermore, try putting them back inside your oven for short bursts of time. Remember, undercooked brownies may require a short time of rebaking for them to be ready, and a few minutes longer can overcook or burn your brownies.

Also, rebaking undercooked brownies can dry out your brownies. To avoid this scenario, place your undercooked brownies inside your oven after cooling them for a few hours.

Then, place your undercooked brownies back on a baking tray and rebake them inside your oven at a temperature set at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to that, avoid setting your conventional oven at a very high temperature; this will risk blasting your brownies and burning their outer edges.

Besides, you have to consider that brownies cook from the outside to the inside; it is crucial not to blast your brownies at high temperatures. Or you will have undercooked brownies from the inside, with burnt edges on the outside and a dry texture.

Brownies Too Gooey

For the most part, baking brownies can sometimes be challenging and tricky. Just about when you thought that you baked perfectly cooked brownies, they became a gooey and undercooked mess when you sliced into them.

Not only that but also when your brownies are too gooey, you will need to think of a solution right away. But be reminded that your brownies need time to set. So with that, avoid cutting your brownies right away and wait for about thirty minutes after taking them out of the oven.

On the other hand, if you slice your brownies right after taking them from the oven, you might think that they are undercooked when they probably have not been set yet. You have to keep in mind that brownies will continue to cook and firm up as they cool.

Plus, if your brownies are too gooey after being set, they may be undercooked and need to be rebaked. Place your gooey brownies inside their baking tray, preheat your oven to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake your brownies until cooked well.

It is also better to check on your brownies as often as possible because they will cook quickly. Likewise, you can use a toothpick or tester to check the doneness.

Besides, there is one concern about rebaking your gooey brownies; your brownies’ edges can become too dry. In that case, you may serve your brownies with ice cream or a chocolate sauce to mask the dryness. Or you can cut off the cooked edges of your brownies and put the gooey center inside the oven.

How Long to Let Brownies Cool

Before you even think about cutting into your brownies, you should wait at the very least a minimum of 30 minutes. This allows your brownies time to firm up and become less gooey. It also depends on whether you’re wanting to cut them as they are, or they’re being iced. Let’s take a closer look.

If you’re cutting them as they are, thirty minutes should be enough time before you can cut into them. They should be cool to the touch, but they don’t need to be completely cool throughout. Then simply cut into your brownies.

However, if you’re icing your brownies, they need to be left to cool for considerably longer. They need to completely cool throughout and the best way to do this is by chilling them in the fridge. Once chilled, you can ice as desired, and then cut.

Can You Rebake Undercooked Brownies the Next Day?

When it comes to rebaking undercooked brownies the day after, it’s probably best not to. This is because usually the edges of the brownies will be completely set and if you try to rebake them, the edges are likely to become completely burnt. You can try removing the edges and only baking the undercooked part, but they may not be aesthetically pleasing. It may be best to simply make another batch of brownies for the best results.

Can You Put Brownies Back in the Oven After Cutting Them?

Unfortunately, if you’ve already cut the brownies, you’ll unlikely be able to save them as they’ll be very susceptible to burning. You should probably just make a new batch!

What to Do With Undercooked Brownies

If you have undercooked brownies and you notice them fairly soon after you’ve removed them from the oven, simply place them back in the oven. If you’ve left it too late, it’s best not to eat them or use them for any other purpose, as they could make you ill because of the use of raw flour and raw eggs.

What to Do With Overbaked Brownies

If you have the opposite problem of overbaked brownies, there are many ways you can use them so they don’t go to waste. Let’s take a closer look.

• Crumbs. Break your brownies into small pieces and place them into a blender. Once you have crumbs, you can use them as a pie crust, a cheesecake crust, or even as a dessert topping.
• Milkshakes. Make your milkshake as usual, but just add your crumbled pieces of brownie and incorporate them into your milkshake evenly. It will make for a rich and decadent flavor.
• Truffles. To make truffles from your brownies, crumble your brownies and add them to a bowl with cream cheese. Then make balls from your brownie pieces and dip them into chocolate or ganache.
• Cake Pops. Add your brownie pieces with cream cheese or frosting of your choice. Place a stick or skewer into each ball and chill. Once chilled, melt candy melts and dip each ball into the melted chocolate. Leave to set for around an hour and enjoy!
• Ice Cream Topping. Crumble your brownie and sprinkle over your ice cream desserts to add texture and delicious flavor.
• Parfait. Start your morning with a sweet treat! Add brownie at the bottom of a tumbler or glass and then add yogurt on the top. Finish off with fruit or nuts. And serve as a delicious breakfast.
• Brownie Chips. Cut your brownies into chip shapes and place them on a lined baking sheet evenly. Place in the oven at 250F for 50-55 minutes. Remove and dust with confectioners’ sugar. Enjoy your snack!

Conclusion

I hope this post has helped you to become familiar with how to fix undercooked brownies and what to do with them. Undercooked brownies are easy to salvage and they’ll be delicious in no time at all. Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to fixing undercooked brownies? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. And remember, sharing is caring!

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