Description
This rich and gooey Pistachio Lava Cake features a molten chocolate center with a crunchy exterior and earthy pistachio notes, making it a sophisticated and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup finely ground pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and dust with finely ground pistachios.
- In a medium bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar.
- Add eggs and egg yolks, followed by vanilla extract.
- Mix in ground pistachios, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then run a knife around edges and invert onto serving plates.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a gooey center.
- Chilling the ramekins before baking enhances the lava effect.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze unbaked batter for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: pistachio lava cake, molten chocolate cake, gooey dessert, pistachio dessert, chocolate lava cake