Chocolate Fondant
Indulge in the irresistible allure of Chocolate Fondant, a dessert that promises a luscious molten center enveloped in a tender, cake-like crust. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this luxurious treat is made with rich dark chocolate, creamy butter, and just the right balance of eggs and sugar for a velvety texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, the recipe is surprisingly simple yet yields restaurant-quality results. Each bite offers a heavenly combination of warm, gooey chocolate and a perfectly baked outer layer, complemented beautifully by a dusting of cocoa powder or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whether it’s a romantic dinner or an elegant dinner party, this Chocolate Fondant is sure to leave a lasting impression—and earn a permanent spot in your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Dark chocolate
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 grams Caster sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 4 large Egg yolks
- Butter (for greasing)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
Begin by greasing six ramekins generously with butter to prevent sticking.
Dust the inside of each ramekin with cocoa powder, shaking out the excess.
In a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, gently melt the dark chocolate and butter together. Stir occasionally until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, eggs, and egg yolks using an electric mixer until the mixture is pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes.
Gently fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture using a spatula.
Sift the all-purpose flour into the mixture and fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are cooked but the center remains soft and slightly jiggly.
Remove from the oven and let the fondants rest for 1 minute before loosening the edges with a butter knife.
Carefully turn each fondant onto a plate and gently lift the ramekin. Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of icing sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 285.0 g | 365% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.7 g | 778% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1970 mg | 657% | |
| Sodium | 473 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 403.1 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 300.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.9 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 34.0 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 1994 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
