Chocolate Lava Cakes with Pistachio Cream
Chocolate lava cakes are also known as molten chocolate cakes and are believed to have been created by French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in the 1980s.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 37 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Chocolate Lava Cakes with Pistachio Cream
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease four ramekins.
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Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
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Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
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Fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
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Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
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While the cakes are baking, prepare the pistachio cream by blending the pistachios and whipping cream until smooth.
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Remove the cakes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
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Carefully invert each cake onto a serving plate.
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Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a dollop of pistachio cream on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24g37%
- Total Carbohydrate 37g13%
- Sugars 28g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
