Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes That Melt From the Middle
Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes feature a rich chocolate exterior with a molten pistachio center.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Modern European
For the Pistachio Lava Center
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste unsweetened or lightly sweetened
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Lava Cake
- 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter
- 4 ounces 115g dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup 70g granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Chopped pistachios for garnish optional
Make the Pistachio Filling
In a heatproof bowl, melt white chocolate and heavy cream using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Stir in pistachio paste and a pinch of salt until fully combined and silky.
Spoon mixture into a silicone mold to form 6 equal discs. Freeze for at least 1 hour until solid. These can be made a day in advance and stored in the freezer.
Make the Chocolate Batter
Melt butter and dark chocolate together in a saucepan or microwave, stirring until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt for 2–3 minutes until thick and pale.
Slowly whisk in melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
Gently fold in flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
Assemble the Lava Cakes
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each ramekin.
Place one frozen pistachio disc in the center.
Cover with additional batter until ramekins are about three-quarters full.
Bake and Serve
Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are firm but centers still jiggle slightly.
Let rest for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around edges if needed, then invert onto serving plates.
Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve immediately for the perfect molten Pistachio Chocolate Lava Cakes experience.
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Pistachio paste should be smooth and natural for best flavor.