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Pistachio Lava Cakes

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Decadent individual lava cakes made with ground pistachios and a molten white chocolate-pistachio center, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and crushed pistachio crumble.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup finely ground pistachios
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 tbsp pistachio butter (for center)
  • 2 tbsp white chocolate chips (for center)
  • Crushed pistachios and powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and lightly flour 4 small ramekins.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and white chocolate chips together until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until thick and pale.
  4. Gently fold the white chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
  5. Add flour, ground pistachios, salt, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until just combined.
  6. In each ramekin, pour half of the batter, then add a spoonful of pistachio butter and a few white chocolate chips into the center. Top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
  8. Let sit for 1 minute, then invert onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better volume when whisking.
  • Do not overbake to maintain a gooey center.
  • Pistachio butter can be replaced with another nut butter if desired.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and molten center effect.

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