Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Preparing the Chocolate Fondant

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Grease four individual ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.

2. 2

   Melt the 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) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix the Sugar and Eggs

   In another mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolk until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to combine. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Add Flour

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

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about ¾ full.

7. 7

   Bake

   Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate. Serve warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream and garnish with fresh berries if desired.