Indulge in these rich, gooey Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes that are perfect for a fancy dinner party treat.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:13 minutes
Total Time:28 minutes
Yield:4 cakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Fusion
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup pistachio flour or finely ground pistachios
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting
Chopped roasted pistachios
Optional: warm cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
Melt the Chocolate & Butter: In a double boiler (or microwave-safe bowl), melt chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and butter until smooth. Stir gently.
Whisk Eggs & Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and vanilla until light and foamy.
Combine & Fold in Pistachio: Slowly mix the chocolate mixture into the egg mix. Fold in flour, pistachio flour, and salt until just combined.
Fill Ramekins & Bake: Grease 4 ramekins or muffin cups. Divide the batter evenly. Bake at 425°F for 11–13 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle.
Plate & Serve Warm: Let cool 1 minute, then flip onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle chopped pistachios, and drizzle with cream or add a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
Ensure not to overbake to keep the gooey center.
Can substitute pistachio flour with finely ground almonds for a different flavor.