_Sips coffee_ Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about a dessert that’s so divine, it’ll make your taste buds dance and your Instagram followers drool! I’m talking about my Caramel-Stuffed Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Trust me, this isn’t your average dessert – it’s pure heaven in a ramekin!
Let me spill the tea on this gorgeous creation. Every time I make these for dinner parties, my guests literally fight over the last one (I’ve seen friendships tested, y’all! 😂). The best part? It looks totally fancy-schmancy, but between us, it’s actually super doable.
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (don’t you dare use the cheap stuff!)
– 1/2 cup butter (unsalted, because we’re fancy)
– 4 eggs at room temp
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 8 caramel squares
– Pinch of sea salt
– Vanilla bean ice cream for serving
Okay, honey, let’s get cooking!
1. Preheat that oven to 425°F (220°C). Butter four ramekins like your life depends on it!
1. Melt the chocolate and butter together. I use a double boiler because I’m not about that microwave life when it comes to chocolate. Stir until smooth and silky.
1. In another bowl, whisk those eggs and sugar until they’re thick and pale. This is your arm workout for the day, ladies!
1. Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture (gently, we’re not making scrambled eggs here!), then sift in the flour.
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1. Pour half the batter into each ramekin, pop a caramel square in the center, and cover with remaining batter.
1. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still jiggly (like a good dance move!).
1. Let them cool for exactly 1 minute – this is crucial! Run a knife around the edges and flip onto serving plates.
Top these babies with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and a sprinkle of sea salt. When you cut into it, the warm caramel and chocolate will ooze out like liquid gold. It’s literally food porn at its finest!
Trust me, serve these at your next dinner party and watch everyone’s jaws drop. My husband actually proposed to me after eating these (okay, maybe that’s not entirely true, but he definitely considered proposing again! 😉).
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XOXO,
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