Description
Indulge in the delightful creation of Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes, a luxurious dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with a creamy pistachio center. Each bite reveals an enticing molten surprise, making these cakes perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat at home. Not only are they visually stunning when served warm, but they also offer a unique flavor profile that balances sweetness and nuttiness. Best of all, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of any skill level, allowing you to impress your guests effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the pistachio filling by melting white chocolate and heavy cream together until smooth. Stir in pistachio paste and salt, then freeze in silicone molds for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease six ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt butter and dark chocolate together until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until thickened. Combine with melted chocolate and fold in flour.
- Spoon batter into ramekins, place frozen pistachio discs in the center, and top with more batter until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes; let rest for one minute before inverting onto plates.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg