Description
Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes are a decadent dessert that perfectly marries rich dark chocolate with the unique crunch of pistachios. Each individual cake boasts a warm, gooey center that flows out when cut, creating a delightful surprise for your taste buds. Ideal for date nights or special gatherings, these cakes are simple to prepare yet visually impressive. Indulge in this luxurious treat and watch as your guests light up with joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Melt dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water; stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Sift in flour and add chopped pistachios; fold until just combined.
- Grease ramekins with butter and dust with flour or cocoa powder.
- Pour batter into ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are firm but the center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool for one minute before inverting onto plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg