Jul 14 2026
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Caramel Bomba Recipe

Inspired by Quartiere
Time1h
Serves4

chocolate lava cake with gelato, tequila caramel, and walnuts

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Lava Cake

Tequila Caramel Sauce

Walnut Topping

Gelato

Method

Chocolate Lava Cake

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsweetened chocolate and unsalted butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until combined. Add the melted chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Fold in the flour until just combined.

  4. 4

    Fill Ramekins

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft. Remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute.

Tequila Caramel Sauce

  1. 6

    Create Caramel

    In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color.

  2. 7

    Add Cream and Tequila

    Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream. It will bubble up, so be cautious. Stir in the tequila and a pinch of salt. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Walnut Topping

  1. 8

    Toast the Walnuts

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the walnuts and toast for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Serve the Dessert

    To serve, invert the chocolate lava cakes onto plates. Top each with a scoop of vanilla gelato, drizzle with tequila caramel sauce, and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

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