Description
Decadent Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes with a gooey molten center, balanced by the nutty flavor of pistachios. A perfect dessert for special occasions or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 170g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 170g unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 85g granulated sugar
- 45g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 60g pistachio paste
- Chopped pistachios, for garnish
- Butter and cocoa powder for preparing the ramekins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Butter and dust the inside of ramekins with cocoa powder, then place on a baking tray.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until thick and pale.
- Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Sift the flour and salt into the mixture and fold gently until combined.
- Fill each ramekin halfway with the batter. Add a spoonful of pistachio paste in the center, then top with more batter to cover.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Remove from oven, let sit for 1 minute, then carefully invert onto a plate.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Do not overbake or the center will not remain molten.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
