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Rich fudgy lava brownies with molten chocolate center served warm
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Lava Brownies

Lava Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a soft, molten chocolate center that melts when warm. Made with simple ingredients and baked in a jumbo muffin tin, they deliver a bakery-style dessert experience at home. Best served fresh and warm, they are perfect for chocolate lovers who enjoy an indulgent, gooey treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Lava Brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Lava
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Brownies
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 170 g unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 113 g unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For Serving
  • Fresh raspberries

Method
 

  1. Make the chocolate lava filling by melting chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter together until smooth. Cool, freeze, and shape into 6 balls.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin.
  3. Melt chocolate chips, butter, and unsweetened chocolate together until smooth, then let it cool slightly.
  4. Beat eggs and sugar until thick and fluffy, then add vanilla and melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Fold in flour and salt gently until just combined.
  6. Divide batter into muffin cups and place one frozen lava ball in the center of each.
  7. Cover with batter and bake for about 25 minutes until edges are set but center is soft.
  8. Let cool for 3–5 minutes, then remove from pan carefully.
  9. Serve warm with fresh raspberries.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to keep lava center molten
  • Use frozen filling for best results
  • Serve immediately for best texture