Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes That Melt From the Middle: Indulgent Delight
Experience the perfect blend of chocolate and pistachio in these decadent lava cakes, which melt deliciously from the middle.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and crushed pistachios until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the gooey center!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute dark chocolate.
- If you prefer a nuttier taste, add more crushed pistachios on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: pistachio, chocolate lava cakes, dessert, indulgent recipes