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Ingredients
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Fondant
Vanilla Ice Cream
Method
Fondant Preparation
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Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
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Add Flour and Vanilla
Sift the all-purpose flour into the batter and add the vanilla extract. Gently fold until just incorporated.
- 6
Fill Ramekins
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft and gooey.
- 8
Cool Slightly
Remove from the oven and let the fondants cool for 1-2 minutes before inverting them onto plates.
Vanilla Ice Cream Preparation
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Prepare Ice Cream Base
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds into the mixture. Add the bean pod as well.
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Heat the Mixture
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to steam, but do not boil.
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Thicken the Custard
Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Chill the Custard
Remove from heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, and let it cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 15
Churn Ice Cream
Churn the chilled custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
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Freeze
Transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.