Description
Pistachio Lava Cakes are a delightful dessert that combines rich, molten chocolate with the nutty flavor of pistachios. These individual cakes are perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or indulging in a sweet treat after a long day. With their gooey centers and stunning presentation, these lava cakes promise to elevate any occasion. Bake them fresh and watch as your friends’ faces light up when they discover the warm, flowing chocolate hidden inside!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease six ramekins and dust with flour or crushed pistachios.
- Melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until frothy.
- Combine melted chocolate mixture with egg-sugar mixture while stirring continuously. Fold in chopped pistachios, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly. Serve immediately with chocolate sauce or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 129mg