French Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Preparation Instructions

1. 1

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and melt them together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mix Wet Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to avoid cooking the eggs. Mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, gently folding it in until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Prepare Ramekins

   Grease individual ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

6. 6

   Bake the Fondants

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains soft and gooey.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Invert each ramekin onto a plate and serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.