Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsAu Courant Regional KitchenChocolate Fondant Recipe

Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Rich chocolate fondant served with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Fondant

To Serve

Method

Fondant Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder or flour to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Mix Sugar and Eggs

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Stir gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Add Flour and Vanilla

    Sift the all-purpose flour into the mixture and add the vanilla extract. Fold gently until just combined; do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 2/3 full.

  7. 7

    Bake

    Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be set while the center remains soft.

  8. 8

    Cool and Unmold

    Remove from the oven and let the fondants cool for 1 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edges and invert onto individual plates.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve with Ice Cream

    Top each fondant with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately while the inside is still warm and gooey.

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