Pistachio Lava Cake

Ingredients (Makes 6 Cakes)

Cake Batter

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter

• 120 g (4 oz) white chocolate, chopped

• 2 large eggs

• 2 egg yolks

• ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup (60 g) pistachio flour (or finely ground pistachios)

• ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour

• Pinch of salt

Pistachio Lava Filling

• ½ cup (120 g) pistachio cream spread

• 2 tbsp heavy cream

Topping

• ⅓ cup chopped pistachios

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Lava Centers

1. Mix pistachio cream and heavy cream until smooth.

2. Spoon into 6 small portions on parchment paper.

3. Freeze for 30–45 minutes until firm.

Step 2: Make the Batter

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Grease and flour six ramekins.

3. Melt butter and white chocolate together.

4. Whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until pale.

5. Stir in melted chocolate mixture.

6. Fold in pistachio flour, flour, and salt.

Step 3: Assemble

1. Fill each ramekin halfway with batter.

2. Place a frozen pistachio center in the middle.

3. Cover with remaining batter.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake for 10–12 minutes.

2. Edges should be set while centers remain soft.

Step 5: Serve

1. Let rest for 1 minute.

2. Carefully invert onto serving plates.

3. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and powdered sugar.

Prep Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Freeze: 30 minutes

• Bake: 12 minutes

• Total: 62 minutes

Nutrition (Approx. per cake)

• Calories: 420

• Protein: 8 g

• Carbohydrates: 30 g

• Fat: 30 g

Chef's Tips

✔ Freeze the pistachio filling well to guarantee a molten center.
✔ Use Sicilian pistachio cream for the richest flavor.
✔ Do not overbake or the lava effect will disappear.
✔ Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Why You'll Love It

This elegant Pistachio Lava Cake features a tender pistachio sponge with a rich molten pistachio center that flows out when cut. Topped with crunchy pistachios and a dusting of powdered sugar, it's a restaurant-quality dessert that's surprisingly easy to make at home. 💚🥜✨