Description
Chocolate Fondant is an indulgent dessert with a crisp exterior and a molten, gooey chocolate center. A simple yet luxurious treat, perfect for impressing guests or satisfying a chocolate craving.
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
200g unsalted butter
3 large eggs
3 egg yolks
100g granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
50g all-purpose flour
A pinch of salt
Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing the ramekins)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Grease 4 individual ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl, either over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and frothy.
- Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking gently to combine.
- Sift the flour and salt over the mixture and fold gently until fully combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the tops are set but the centers are still slightly wobbly when gently shaken.
- Let the fondants sit for 1-2 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates.
- Serve immediately, optionally with powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Fondants are best enjoyed fresh from the oven with a molten center. Overbaking will cause the center to set.
- Prepare the batter in advance and refrigerate the ramekins for up to 24 hours before baking.
- For a twist, add hazelnut spread, peanut butter, or fruit like raspberries inside the fondant before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fondant
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
