Description
Indulge in the rich, molten bliss of Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes, where semi-sweet chocolate meets the crunch of pistachios in a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Butter and cocoa powder for greasing
- Pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins generously with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Combine the semi-sweet chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar until well combined and glossy.
- Crack in the eggs and egg yolks, adding the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the flour and chopped pistachios gently using a spatula.
- Divide the batter among the prepared ramekins, filling each to about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute before inverting on plates.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the batter a day in advance and refrigerate. To reheat, warm in the oven to restore the molten center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg