Chocolate Fondant Recipe
Warm chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream
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Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Fondant
For Serving
Method
Preparation of the Fondant
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and carefully fold it into the mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains soft. The tops should look slightly cracked.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the fondants cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting onto plates.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Fondant
Carefully invert each fondant onto a serving plate. You can tap the ramekin gently to release the fondant if needed.
- 10
Add Ice Cream
Serve each fondant warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
- 11
Garnish (Optional)
If desired, add fresh berries around the fondant for a touch of color and extra flavor.