Description
Experience the magic of Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes, a decadent dessert where rich chocolate meets the nutty flavor of pistachios. These cakes offer a warm, delicate crust with a flowing, molten chocolate center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
- 100 g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 80 g (⅔ cup) granulated sugar
- 30 g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
- 40 g (¼ cup) shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Extra butter and cocoa powder for greasing ramekins
- Optional: extra chopped pistachios for garnish, powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Butter the inside of 4 small ramekins generously, then dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
- In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and butter until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs. Add vanilla, salt, flour, and finely ground pistachios. Stir just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Bake the pistachio lava cakes for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let cakes cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios, powdered sugar, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For a sweeter cake, substitute part of the dark chocolate with milk chocolate.
- Muffin tins can be used instead of ramekins; reduce baking time slightly.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Grind pistachios finely, but avoid making a paste.
- The outer edges of the cake should be firm, with a slightly jiggling center, to ensure a molten core.
- Serve immediately for the best molten experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (approx.)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Protein: 7 g