Desserts Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Lava Cake
Vanilla Ice Cream
Method
Chocolate Lava Cake
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
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Mix Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add Flour and Salt
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
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Serve
Let the cakes cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
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Prepare the Cream Base
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is heated but not boiling.
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Add Vanilla Flavor
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the cream mixture. Add the whole vanilla bean pod as well.
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Chill the Mixture
Remove from heat, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the vanilla pod and any coagulated egg. Stir in a pinch of salt and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Churn the Ice Cream
Once chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
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Freeze
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.