Trader Joe's Chocolate Lava Cakes with Berry Swirl
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Chocolate Lava Cakes with Berry Swirl
Ingredients
For the Lava Cakes
- 4 Trader Joe's Chocolate Lava Cakes, frozen
For the Berry Swirl
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's Very Cherry Berry Blend, frozen
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For Garnish (Optional)
- as needed Trader Joe's Chocolate Whipped Light Cream
- as needed fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Remove the frozen Trader Joe's Chocolate Lava Cakes from their packaging and place them on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Bake the lava cakes according to package directions, typically 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the center is still slightly soft.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 3
While the lava cakes are baking, prepare the berry swirl. In a small saucepan, combine the frozen Trader Joe's Very Cherry Berry Blend, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries have broken down and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Once the berry sauce is ready, remove it from the heat and mash the berries with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency. For a smoother sauce, you can blend it briefly with an immersion blender or in a regular blender.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Carefully remove the baked lava cakes from the oven. Let them cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto serving plates.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Spoon the warm berry swirl over and around each chocolate lava cake. Garnish with Trader Joe's Chocolate Whipped Light Cream and fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Chocolate Lava Cakes with Berry Swirl
For the Lava Cakes
- 4 Trader Joe's Chocolate Lava Cakes, frozen
For the Berry Swirl
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's Very Cherry Berry Blend, frozen
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For Garnish (Optional)
- as needed Trader Joe's Chocolate Whipped Light Cream
- as needed fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Remove the frozen Trader Joe's Chocolate Lava Cakes from their packaging and place them on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Bake the lava cakes according to package directions, typically 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the center is still slightly soft.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 3
While the lava cakes are baking, prepare the berry swirl. In a small saucepan, combine the frozen Trader Joe's Very Cherry Berry Blend, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries have broken down and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Once the berry sauce is ready, remove it from the heat and mash the berries with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency. For a smoother sauce, you can blend it briefly with an immersion blender or in a regular blender.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Carefully remove the baked lava cakes from the oven. Let them cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto serving plates.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Spoon the warm berry swirl over and around each chocolate lava cake. Garnish with Trader Joe's Chocolate Whipped Light Cream and fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min