Chocolate Fondant Recipe

Fondant Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

2. 2

   Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Mix Sugar and Eggs

   In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and large eggs until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing until combined.

5. 5

   Add Flour

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

6. 6

   Prepare Ramekins

   Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder or flour to prevent sticking. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.

7. 7

   Bake

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

8. 8

   Cool Slightly

   Let the fondants cool for 1-2 minutes before carefully running a knife around the edges to loosen them.

9. 9

   Serve

   Invert each fondant onto a plate and serve immediately with two scoops of vanilla ice cream on the side.