Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Preparing the Chocolate Fondant

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Mix Eggs and Sugar

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and frothy.

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture while continuously whisking to prevent the eggs from cooking.

4. 4

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift the all-purpose flour and salt into the chocolate mixture, then gently fold it in using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Prepare Baking Molds

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder or flour, tapping out the excess.

6. 6

   Fill Ramekins

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

7. 7

   Bake

   Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is still soft.

8. 8

   Cool and Serve

   Remove the fondants from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate, allowing the fondant to slide out. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and garnish with shaved dark chocolate.