Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Fondant Preparation

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Whisk Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, large eggs, and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Stir until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix again.

4. 4

   Add Flour

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

5. 5

   Preheat Oven and Prepare Ramekins

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

7. 7

   Bake Fondant

   Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should still be soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.