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Molten Chocolate Lava Cupcakes with Creamy Filling

Decadent chocolate cupcakes with a gooey molten center and a surprise creamy filling.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 8 muffin cups or line with parchment liners.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  3. Whisk in powdered sugar, then eggs and yolks one at a time. Stir in vanilla and flour until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, heavy cream, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  5. Fill each muffin cup halfway with chocolate batter. Add 1 tsp cream cheese mixture, then cover with more batter.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.