Lava Brownie Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
02 - 1/3 cup heavy cream.
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
04 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
05 - 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter.
06 - 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate.
07 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
08 - 3 eggs plus 1 yolk.
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
10 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour.
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt.
12 - Fresh raspberries for serving.

# Instructions:

01 - Combine chocolate chips, cream, and butter in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
02 - Transfer melted chocolate mixture to a bowl and let cool exactly 15 minutes before covering.
03 - Freeze chocolate mixture for one hour until reaching fudge-like consistency.
04 - Divide cooled mixture into six equal portions and roll into balls, then return to freezer.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a six-cup jumbo muffin tin.
06 - Melt chocolate chips, butter, and unsweetened chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
07 - Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer for exactly 3 minutes until light and thick.
08 - Add vanilla to the egg mixture, then stir in cooled melted chocolate thoroughly.
09 - Gently fold flour and salt into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
10 - Divide brownie batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
11 - Press frozen chocolate balls into the center of each portion of batter.
12 - Ensure lava balls are completely covered with brownie batter.
13 - Bake for 25 minutes until edges are set but centers remain molten.
14 - Cool for 3-5 minutes before carefully removing from the tin.
15 - Serve immediately with fresh raspberries while centers are still warm.

# Notes:

01 - Restaurant quality.
02 - Make ahead option.
03 - Special occasion dessert.
04 - Serve immediately.

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