Molten Lava Treat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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

# Instructions:

01 - On low heat, gently stir chocolate chips, butter, and cream in a small pot until fully melted.
02 - Move the melted mixture into a bowl, cool for 15 minutes, then cover with a lid or wrap.
03 - Freeze the mixture for an hour until it's firm enough to handle, like fudge.
04 - Shape the chilled chocolate into six equal balls and place them back in the freezer.
05 - Set your oven to 350°F and coat a jumbo muffin pan with plenty of grease.
06 - Microwave unsweetened chocolate, chocolate chips, and butter in 30-second bursts, stirring each time.
07 - With a mixer on high, whip eggs and sugar for 3 minutes until they're pale and fluffy.
08 - Slowly stir the cooled melted chocolate into the egg mixture, followed by the vanilla.
09 - Gently mix the flour and salt into the batter, stopping when just combined.
10 - Distribute the brownie mix among the slots in the greased muffin pan.
11 - Push one frozen chocolate ball into the center of each muffin slot.
12 - Make sure the chocolate balls are hidden under the brownie batter.
13 - Bake for about 25 minutes, with set edges and gooey centers as the goal.
14 - Let the molten brownies sit for 3 to 5 minutes before removing them carefully.
15 - Enjoy them warm with fresh raspberries for an extra pop of flavor.

# Notes:

01 - Tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
02 - Can be prepped ahead of time.
03 - Perfect for celebrations.
04 - Serve hot for best results.

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