Provided by:      Chris Dabis
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

First:
Preheat oven to 450o.
Butter and flour four 6-ounce pyrex custard cups.
Set the custard cups onto a cookie sheet.


Melt together (do not boil) in a microwave, stir and set aside:
     4 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar (Ghirardelli)
     4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick)

In a seperate bowl, beat together until fluffy (about 5 min)
     2 egg yolks
     2 eggs
     1/4 cup white sugar

Mix the tepid chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.

Quickly add and mix
     2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour.

Pour equal parts into the 4 custard cups.

Bake for 6-7 minutes.
Sides will appear cooked, center will be undercooked.

Remove from oven.
Carefully invert each one onto a plate or small bowl.
Leave them inside of the inverted custard cup for 2 minutes.
Gently and carefully remove the hot custard cups.

Before serving: Reheat in a microwave for a few seconds. Watch them and remove them from the microwave when the center area has lifted and begins running down the side.

Serve with: Two scoops of vanilla ice cream on the side, drizzle with chocolate syrup or caramel syrup (or both) over the ice cream. Why not add some CoolWhip, chopped pecans and a cherry, too?

Storage: Individually wrap these and freeze them for future use. Thaw, heat in microwave, enjoy. Note: These cakes are available in our local stores in their freezer section. They charge $10 for 2 of them.