3/4cupEuropean-style cultured butter, dividedplus more for greasing ramekins
6ouncesdark chocolate with cranberries and almondssuch as Endangered Species brand
3largeeggs
1/2cupnatural cane sugar
1/3cupall-purpose flour
2cupsorganic vanilla ice cream
6tablespoonslightly toasted sliced almonds
Mint sprigsfor garnish
Instructions
Heat oven to 350˚. Generously butter six 1/2-cup ramekins.
In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and chocolate together over very low heat. Remove from heat and dice remaining 1/2 cup butter into mixture. Stir until melted. In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 5 minutes on medium speed until mixture begins to whiten. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture, then stir in flour. Divide batter among ramekins. (Can be made ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before baking.)
Bake for 10–20 minutes, until tops are dry and set but centers are still liquid. Run a knife around edges of ramekins, then invert onto serving dishes. Top each with 1/3 cup ice cream. Sprinkle with almonds and garnish with mint sprigs.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Lava Cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 31mg1%
Total Carbohydrates 21g7%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.