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Ingredients
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Fondant Ingredients
Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients
Method
Fondant Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- 3
- 4
Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift the all-purpose flour into the chocolate mixture and add the vanilla extract. Gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake Fondants
Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the fondants cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Serving
- 9
Spoon a generous serving of vanilla ice cream next to the warm chocolate fondant on each plate. Enjoy!