Lava Brownies

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This chocolate treat has a fudgy exterior with a creamy center that melts as you bake, turning it into a gooey delight.

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Updated on Wed, 07 May 2025 18:16:29 GMT
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Decadent Homemade Lava Brownies

I've mastered these gooey lava brownies after many sweet tooth moments. You'll get that perfect chewy exterior while the middle bursts with hot melted chocolate when broken apart. This straightforward treat has become what I make whenever I want to wow guests or satisfy my chocolate needs. Once you bite into these, you won't ever settle for basic brownies again.

What Makes This Quick Recipe Special

These quick homemade brownies are a chocolate dream come true:

  • Deep chocolate taste you can easily make yourself
  • The wonderful contrast of crisp edges and melty centers in one quick preparation
  • Impressive for special occasions yet basic enough for everyday
  • A convenient prepare-ahead treat for smart planning

Simple Components for Homemade Lava Brownies

  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate: This quick recipe works nicely with quality baking bars but morsels do fine too.
  • Unsweetened Chocolate: Gives these homemade brownies their intense flavor.
  • Butter: Standard stick butter performs wonderfully in this quick preparation.
  • Eggs: Let them sit out for the finest homemade outcome.
  • Sugar: The right amount to make these quick brownies delightfully sweet.
  • Flour: You don't need much in this straightforward preparation.

Quick Method Instructions

Create the Quick Molten Center
Begin by blending melted chocolate butter and sugar together then stick it in the freezer.
Mix Your Homemade Brownie Base
Melt chocolates with butter then add sugar and eggs. Stir in flour just enough to combine this quick mixture comes together fast.
Quick Assembly
Add brownie batter to fill muffin cups halfway place frozen chocolate inside then top with remaining batter.
Quick Cooking
Put them in a 350°F oven and look for set edges while maintaining that runny middle.
Quick Finishing
Allow these homemade delights to cool slightly then enjoy them warm alongside ice cream or fresh fruit.

Tricks for Quick Results

  • Quick Center Preparation: Always freeze the middles it's crucial to this homemade creation.
  • Quick Measuring: Flatten your flour for consistent homemade brownies every batch.
  • Quick Watching: Keep an eye on them they shift from perfect to overdone rapidly.
  • Quick Tools: Using a large muffin tin gives these quick brownies a fancy look.
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Quick Storage and Preparation Options

This straightforward treat can be started a day early just store the mixture covered in your refrigerator. These homemade brownies taste best when fresh but will stay good for a few days. A short trip to the microwave restores that quick flowing center.

A Quick Chocolate Fantasy

These homemade lava brownies are chocolate perfection. The wonderful mix of chewy outer layer and flowing interior makes them impossible to resist. This quick treat served with ice cream or seasonal berries creates a dessert that seems complicated but is actually quite straightforward to whip up at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why freeze the center?

Freezing helps the middle stay firm until it bakes, ensuring a gooey finish.

→ Can I prep this early?

Yes, chill unbaked batter up to a day ahead before baking.

→ Why use a jumbo tin?

It's perfect for portioning, giving the ideal balance of brownie and gooey center.

→ Can I warm it up later?

You can use a microwave for a quick reheat, but it's best fresh from the oven.

→ Why cool it before removing?

Cooling slightly makes sure it keeps its shape with the gooey middle intact.

Lava Brownies

Gooey brownies with a soft, melted chocolate center for a homemade indulgent dessert.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
By: Sophia

Category: Sweet Delights

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings (6)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Step 01

Stir together the cream, chocolate chips, and butter in a small pan over very low heat until it melts smoothly.

Step 02

Pour the melted mix into a bowl and let it sit for exactly 15 minutes before sealing it.

Step 03

Put the chocolate bowl into the freezer for one hour until it thickens to a fudge-like texture.

Step 04

Split the chilled chocolate mixture into six portions, roll them into balls, then freeze them again.

Step 05

Set your oven to 350°F and grease a jumbo muffin pan really well.

Step 06

Heat up the chocolate chips, butter, and unsweetened chocolate in a bowl using 30-second microwave bursts, stirring until silky.

Step 07

Mix the sugar together with eggs using an electric mixer on high for 3 minutes until thick and fluffy.

Step 08

Blend the vanilla and melted chocolate mixture into the beaten eggs and stir well.

Step 09

Carefully fold in the flour and salt to the chocolate mixture, stopping when combined.

Step 10

Scoop the batter equally across the six muffin compartments.

Step 11

Push a frozen chocolate ball right into the center of each batter portion.

Step 12

Cover the chocolate balls entirely with remaining batter in each cup.

Step 13

Place in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes. The edges should look done, but the center needs to stay gooey.

Step 14

Let the brownies cool down in the tray for 3-5 minutes before you gently release them.

Step 15

Serve hot, pairing with fresh raspberries while the centers remain molten.

Notes

  1. Fancy treat for special days.
  2. Prepare parts ahead of time.
  3. Perfect indulgence dessert.
  4. Eat while warm.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large muffin tray.
  • Hand mixer.
  • Small pot.
  • Microwave-safe dish.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (butter, cream).
  • Includes eggs.
  • Has wheat (flour).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 580
  • Total Fat: 38 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 65 g
  • Protein: 8 g