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Lovers’ Chocolate Lava Bowls
Servings: 2 | Yield: 2 individual-sized cakes
Indulge in the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat with this Lover’s Chocolate Lava Bowls recipe by Patsy Catsos from IBSfree.net One serving of this decadent dessert is low-FODMAP, and gluten-free too! It’s a really easy recipe to put together—for spectacular results, just be sure to preheat the oven and set the timer for baking.
Ingredients:
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¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons butter
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 extra-large egg, room temperature, slightly beaten
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½ cup lactose-free vanilla ice cream
Instructions:
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 300 °F. This step is essential to the success of the recipe.
Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Grease two 4- to 5-ounce ramekins
on the bottom and halfway up the sides with a dab of butter.
Step 2:
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. Microwave on
high, for about 30 seconds, until chocolate and butter are melted. Stir in the
vanilla.
Step 3:
In a separate small bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch, then stir them into
the chocolate-butter mixture. Add the egg; beat vigorously, using a spoon.
Step 4:
Divide the batter into the two prepared ramekins. Place them on a baking sheet.
Bake for exactly 25 minutes. The middle of each lava bowl will still be soft, while
the edges will be puffy and crackled.
Step 5:
Cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm, topped with ice cream.
Dollar Savers: Nestle’s Toll House semi-sweet morsels are reasonably priced and widely available; store brand semisweet morsels were also tested and work well in this recipe. If you don’t have vanilla extract on hand it can be omitted. Regular ice cream can be substituted for lactose-free ice cream. To keep it low-FODMAP, don’t exceed the amount called for in the recipe.
Time Savers: Measure the ingredients in advance, and allow the egg to come to room
temperature, while you eat the rest of your meal. For best results, finish preparing the
recipe at the last minute, just 15 minutes or so before serving it.
Make it Fancy: Garnish with sliced strawberries or pomegranate seeds just before serving for a pop of color.
