Espresso Martini Sundae Lava Cakes

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Espresso Martini Sundae Lava Cakes
cuisine icon Cuisine
Modern American
cuisine icon Course
Desserts
cuisine icon Difficulty
Medium
cuisine icon Duration
25 Minutes
cuisine icon Diet
Vegetarian
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook
cuisine icon Keywords
Chocolate, Eggs, Espresso Martini, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Culinary Team, Lava Cake

prep icon Prep Time
15 Minutes
cook icon Cook Time
9 Minutes

serving icon Servings
4 Lava Cakes
Instructions
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing ramekins)
  • 1 ½ cups mini bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp strong espresso, cooled
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 4 tbsp Kahlúa (1 tbsp per serving for garnish)
  • Cocoa powder, for dusting
Notes
  • Melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth. Stir in the espresso and let cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until pale and frothy, about 1 minute.
  • Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully incorporated. Stir in the flour and salt, then fold gently until combined.
  • Grease four 7 oz. heat-proof ramekins with butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder. Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
  • Add 1 ½ cups of water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside. Arrange the ramekins on the trivet, stacking if necessary, with a piece of foil between layers to prevent sticking.
  • Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to Pressure Cook on High for 9 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pot to natural release for 1 minute, then flip the valve to release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove the ramekins using tongs.
  • Let the lava cakes cool for 2-3 minutes. Add a scoop of ice cream in the ramekins, drizzle a tablespoon of Kahlua on each, and sprinkle with cocoa powder. Serve immediately.
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