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Pistachio Lava Cakes

Irresistible Pistachio Lava Cakes with Gooey Centers

Indulge in Pistachio Lava Cakes that offer a rich, gooey center, ideal for an impressive dessert that’s quick and easy to make.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Lava Cakes
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter plus extra for greasing
  • 4 oz White Chocolate do not substitute with dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup Pistachio Paste make by blending roasted pistachios with neutral oil
  • 2 whole Eggs room temperature
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar a little goes a long way
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1/8 tsp Salt just a pinch
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios for garnish
  • 1 tbl Powdered Sugar for presentation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ramekins
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pistachio Lava Cakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter four ramekins thoroughly and dust insides with flour or finely ground pistachios.
  2. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter, white chocolate, and pistachio paste until smooth (about 1-2 minutes in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds).
  3. Whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until pale and thick (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Pour the warm melted mixture into the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine.
  5. Sift and fold in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
  6. Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake the filled ramekins in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are slightly jiggly.
  8. Let the ramekins cool for about 1 minute, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Garnish with chopped pistachios and powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience; the center should be gooey and delicious.

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