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A pistachio lava cake sits on a wooden surface, with molten pistachio filling oozing out from the center. The cake is topped with chopped pistachios and a dusting of powdered sugar. The words "PISTACHIO LAVA CAKE" are displayed prominently above the dessert.
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Pistachio Lava Cake Recipe

Enjoy this rich, gooey Pistachio Lava Cake with a molten center, combining white chocolate and pistachio paste for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time20 minutes
WORK TIME10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pistachio
Servings: 5 yields
Calories: 257kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For greasing the molds:

  • Flour
  • Butter

For the cakes:

  • ⅓ cup Pistachio paste
  • 80 g White chocolate
  • 5 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Large Eggs *or 2 medium eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Flour
  • Pinch salt
  • Pistachios for decoration
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Butter 6oz molds or ramekins, dust with flour and place in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  • In a heatproof bowl place white chocolate, butter and pistachio paste. Set the bowl over a double boiler (pot with simmering water). Heat until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl whisk eggs, sugar and salt, until light, pale and thick. Sift in flour and whisk until incorporated. Gradually pour in melted chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared molds.
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes until the edges are firm and the center is still soft. Let stand 1 minute. Invert on individual plates while warm, dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle some chopped pistachios.
  • Serve!

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Notes

  • Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
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Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg