Seafood Salad; Saffron and Burrata Risotto; Chocolate Lava Cakes
This three-course Thermomix TM7 menu combines a fresh seafood salad, a creamy saffron and burrata risotto, and molten chocolate lava cakes. The TM7 stirs the risotto hands-free, emulsifies the salad dressing and whips the cake batter with the butterfly whisk for airy desserts with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Seafood Salad, Saffron and Burrata Risotto with Chocolate Lava Cakes is an impressive three-course menu you can prepare entirely with your Thermomix TM7. If you have been searching for recipes for a festive dinner with the all-in-one kitchen machine, this trio delivers restaurant-level results at home. The starter brings tender seafood tossed in a freshly emulsified dressing, bright with lemon and sea salt. The main course is a classic Italian risotto: the TM7 simmers the risotto rice gently while saffron threads release their golden aroma and a ball of creamy burrata melts over the finished plate, removing the need for twenty minutes of manual stirring. For dessert, dark chocolate and butter melt evenly in the mixing bowl before eggs and sugar are whipped into a light batter, yielding lava cakes with a runny heart in minutes. Perfect for a dinner party, anniversary or an indulgent weekend treat where you want maximum effect with minimal hands-on time.
Preparation tips
- Pat the seafood dry before adding it to the salad so the dressing clings properly and the sea salt seasoning stays balanced rather than diluted by excess moisture.
- Tear the burrata over the risotto just before serving rather than stirring it in, so each plate gets pockets of creamy cheese alongside the saffron rice.
- For the lava cakes, use good-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage and let the batter rest briefly before baking so the molten centre stays runny while the edges set.
Recipe variations
- Make the risotto lactose-light by replacing the burrata with dairy-free cream cheese and using plant butter; the saffron still delivers the signature golden colour and aroma.
- For a festive Christmas version, swap the seafood salad for scallops briefly seared and flambéed, and add a pinch of cardamom to the chocolate lava cake batter for a seasonal twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise temperature control melts the dark chocolate and butter evenly without scorching, guaranteeing a glossy batter. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free stirring cooks the risotto rice slowly while saffron threads infuse, replacing constant manual supervision. [Hands-Free]
- The butterfly whisk whips the eggs and sugar into light, airy peaks for lava cakes with a tender crumb. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing ingredients directly in the bowl measures the risotto rice and sugar to the gram, reducing washing up. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix emulsifies the seafood salad dressing into a silky, stable mixture that clings to every prawn and mussel. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- dark chocolate
- unsalted butter
- sugar
- medium egg
- plain flour
- fine sea salt
- Parmesan cheese
- extra virgin olive oil
- onion
- risotto rice