Best 6 Queso Cornbread Lava Cakes Recipes

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Queso cornbread lava cakes are a delightful combination of two classic dishes that creates a delectable dessert. Imagine the rich and savory flavors of queso fundido wrapped in a warm and fluffy cornbread casing, topped with a gooey cheese center that oozes out with every bite. These individual-sized cakes are not only easy to make but also a perfect blend of textures and tastes. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or Southern comfort food, queso cornbread lava cakes are sure to satisfy your cravings.

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QUESO LAVA CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



Queso Lava Cakes Recipe by Tasty image

It's a volcanic eruption of molten cheesy lava! Prepare the queso balls the day before for easier preparation. After baking, grab your favorite garnishes to serve up what's sure to be a delicious natural disaster.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 oz american cheese, room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese
¼ cup pico de gallo, drained
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour, divided
½ cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup whole milk
¼ cup canola oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh chives, sliced
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, drained and diced
½ cup sour cream
½ lb chorizo, cooked
4 fresh cilantro leaves
¼ cup hot sauce

Steps:

  • Make the queso: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, processed American cheese, butter, and Monterey Jack cheese and mix with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and combined. Add the drained pico de gallo and mix with a rubber spatula to incorporate.
  • Using a ¼ cup measure, scoop out 4 heaping portions of the queso onto the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for at least 2 hours, up to overnight, until completely hardened.
  • Make the lava cakes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Arrange 4 10-ounce ramekins on a baking sheet. Grease with nonstick spray and dust each with 1 tablespoon of flour, rotating until the ramekins are well coated and tapping out any excess.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the remaining cup of flour, the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, canola oil, egg, chives, and chipotles with a rubber spatula until well combined.
  • Fill each ramekin with 2 tablespoons of the batter and place 1 frozen queso ball in the centers, making sure to keep at least ¼ inch of space between the queso and the sides of the ramekin. Divide the remaining batter between the ramekins.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown on the top. Let cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto plates.
  • Garnish each lava cake with a dollop of sour cream, chorizo crumbles, a cilantro leaf, and a drizzle of hot sauce, then serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1005 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 9 grams

THE BEST CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES



The Best Chocolate Lava Cakes image

Go ahead and indulge in these perfectly rich and dreamy chocolate lava cakes! Bittersweet chocolate and espresso powder create a luscious and balanced batter that stays molten in the center during baking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon, melted
1/4 cup sugar, plus more for coating the ramekins
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush four 6-ounce ramekins with the melted butter and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
  • Combine the chocolate and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each with a rubber spatula until completely melted and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes total. Add the vanilla, espresso powder and salt into the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add the eggs, egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium-high until fluffy and pale, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  • With the mixer on low, add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and gently fold in the flour using a rubber spatula.
  • Divide the batter equally among the 4 prepared ramekins. Bake until the sides are firm but the centers are still soft, 12 to 14 minutes. (A cake tester inserted into the center of each cake should not come out clean.) Do not overbake.
  • Let the cakes cool for 1 minute. Invert onto serving plates and serve warm.

CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE



Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake image

Legend has it that this dessert was the result of a major catering disaster. The dessert for this particular event was to be individual chocolate cakes, but someone took them out of the ovens too soon and the centers were not cooked enough and still liquefied. Well, there was no time to take them off the plates and bake them more, so the chef simply had his wait staff introduce the dessert as Chocolate 'Lava' Cake! Brilliant!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

butter as needed
2 egg yolks
2 eggs
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 ½ ounces chopped dark chocolate
5 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons flour
1 pinch salt
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Generously butter the inside of 4 (5 1/2 ounce) ramekins. Place them in a casserole dish.
  • Whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and sugar in a bowl until light, foamy, and lemon colored.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir melted chocolate mixture into egg and sugar mixture until combined.
  • Sift cocoa powder into the mixture; stir to combine.
  • Sift flour and salt into the mixture; stir to combine into a batter.
  • Stir vanilla extract into the batter.
  • Transfer batter to a resealable plastic bag. Snip one corner of the bag with scissors to create a tip.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins; tap gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Arrange the ramekins in a casserole dish. Pour enough hot tap water into the casserole dish to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Bake in the preheated over for 15-18 minutes. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Loosen the edges from the ramekin with a knife. Invert each cake onto a plate and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 241.2 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 207.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

LAVA CAKE



Lava Cake image

The best chocolate lava cake recipe I've ever had. Serve topped with powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Nikki Bell

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
6 ½ (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 eggs, room temperature
⅓ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour four 6-ounce ramekins.
  • Place chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. Mix in melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and flour until combined. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins and place on a baking tray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the sides are set but the middle is still jiggly, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 183.8 mg, Fat 50.4 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 30.5 g, Sodium 259.8 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, heavy cream, dark chocolate chip, large eggs, large egg yolks, light brown sugar, kosher salt, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, whipped cream, fresh berries

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for greasing ramekins
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
1 ¼ cups dark chocolate chip, divided
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
⅓ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup whipped cream, for serving
1 cup fresh berries, for serving

Steps:

  • Coat the inside of 4 1-cup (125 G) ramekins with softened butter, then sprinkle with the granulated sugar, tilting to coat completely. Set aside on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Heat the heavy cream in a small pot until boiling.
  • Pour the boiling cream over ½ cup (120 ml) dark chocolate in a small bowl and let sit for 3 minutes. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ¾ cup (170 G) chocolate and the butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until completely melted.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until light and frothy, about 8 minutes.
  • Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the eggs. Add the flour and fold to incorporate.
  • Divide half of the batter between the prepared ramekins. Add ½ tablespoon of the chilled ganache to the center of each ramekin, then scoop the remaining batter on top.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, until the tops are set and the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the ramekins.
  • Let the lava cakes cool slightly, then invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 36 grams

QUESO CORNBREAD



Queso Cornbread image

I cannot remember where this came from, but it has always been a favorite. A little difficult and it makes a large amount. But that makes it perfect for pot-lucks or family gatherings. It is a meal all by its self. Very much worth the time.

Provided by cj2 Johnson

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into chunks
1 can ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies, chopped but not drained
1 lb of good quality breakfast sausage
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 packages cornbread mix (Make sure it is not a corn MUFFIN mix as this will cause the whole thing to be a flop because of the)

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 375.
  • Mix cornbread according to package directions in a LARGE BOWL and set aside.
  • Prepare 2 9x13 pans with cooking spray or grease and flour.
  • I have used a roasting pan instead of 2 9X13's you be the judge.
  • Now brown crumbled sausage in a large skillet.
  • Drain fat.
  • Add velveeta, ro-tel tomatoes and pinto beans.
  • Stir often until all of the cheese is melted.
  • Add hot cheese mixture to cornbread batter.
  • It will swell up quite a bit.
  • That is why you need a LARGE bowl.
  • Mix gently but thoroughly.
  • Pour into prepared pans and bake @ 375 degrees for about 35 minutes until it is well browned.
  • Remove from oven and enjoy.
  • I have served this with a salad or had it as a midnight snack.
  • I hope you love it as much as we do.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.4, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 1289.6, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 11.3, Protein 19.4

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cornbread mix or recipe. This will ensure that your lava cakes have a moist and flavorful base.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the lava cakes tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the lava cakes. The centers should be slightly gooey.
  • Serve the lava cakes immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include whipped cream, ice cream, and fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Queso cornbread lava cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their moist and flavorful cornbread base and gooey cheese center, these lava cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give queso cornbread lava cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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