Description
Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes – Decadent & Rich combine earthy pistachios with molten dark chocolate centers for a luxurious dessert. Crispy edges and gooey interiors deliver unforgettable flavor and texture, perfect for special occasions or a personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 whole eggs plus 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/4 cup (30g) ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparing the Chocolate and Butter: Gently melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Stir until the mixture is silky smooth and fully combined.
- Mixing the Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the whole eggs and egg yolks together with the sugar until the mixture is pale, thick, and slightly fluffy to create a light texture.
- Combining Ingredients: Slowly fold the chocolate-butter mixture into the egg mixture. Then sift in the flour, add the ground pistachios, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to keep the batter airy without overmixing.
- Preparing Ramekins: Generously butter the ramekins and dust them with cocoa powder or finely ground pistachios to prevent sticking and add subtle flavor.
- Baking the Lava Cakes: Pour batter evenly into prepared ramekins. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center still slightly trembles when shaken.
- Serving the Molten Cakes: Let the cakes cool for 1-2 minutes, then carefully invert them onto plates to reveal their gooey centers, ready to savor.
Notes
- Use quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- Do not overbake; preserve the molten center.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter.
- Chill the batter for 30 minutes for enhanced lava effect.
- Bake a test ramekin first to adjust time as ovens vary.
- Grease and dust ramekins well to ensure easy release.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: pistachio, chocolate lava cake, molten chocolate cake, dessert, gluten free, rich chocolate, nuts, baking
