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Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes

Decadent Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes for Every Occasion

Irresistible Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes with a molten center are perfect for impressing friends or treating yourself.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 4 oz Dark Chocolate Use chocolate with at least 60% cocoa
  • 1/2 cup Butter Adds richness and moisture
  • 2 large Eggs Whisk until thick and pale
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar Sweetens the mixture
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances nutty flavors
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Infuses depth of flavor
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Paste Unsweetened or lightly sweetened

Equipment

  • blender
  • Double boiler
  • Mixing Bowl
  • ramekins
  • Baking tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes
  1. Prepare Pistachio Filling: In a blender, combine the pistachio paste with cream if needed. Blend until smooth, then pour into small molds and freeze for at least 1 hour.
  2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: Set up a double boiler, add dark chocolate and butter, stir until melted and smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Mix Batter: In a bowl, whisk eggs and confectioners' sugar until thick and pale (3-4 minutes). Fold in melted chocolate and butter mixture.
  4. Assemble Cakes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease ramekins with butter, add cake batter to cover bottom, place a frozen pistachio disc in the center and top with more batter.
  5. Bake: Place ramekins in preheated oven, bake for 12-13 minutes until edges set but centers jiggle slightly.
  6. Serve Immediately: Cool for 1 minute, invert onto plates, and serve warm for a molten center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best molten experience, serve immediately after baking and enjoy the delightful pistachio filling.

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