The most amazing part about this recipe is that the lava-like center stays gooey for at least 1 hour.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) cut into cubes, plus more for ramekins,
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus more for topping
- 2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tbsp peanut butter divided
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
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Grease four ramekins with butter. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate chips and heat in 30-second intervals until melted.
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Add powdered sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt and whisk until just combined.
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Fill ramekins halfway with batter, then top each with 1 tablespoon (heaping) of peanut butter. Top with remaining batter. Cover ramekins tightly with foil.
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Place trivet inside Instant Pot and pour in water. Place three ramekins on trivet and stack fourth one in the center on top.
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Secure lid and Pressure Cook/Manual on High for 20 minutes. Follow manufacturer’s guide for quick release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before unlocking and removing lid.
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Using tongs, carefully remove ramekins from Instant Pot. Uncover them and run a knife or offset spatula around edges. Invert each ramekin onto a plate, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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